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Brazil forces Apple to open iOS framework built on global lessons

By Maria Júlia Baumert ( December 23, 2025, 23:26 GMT | Comment) -- Brazil has broken new ground in digital competition policy, forcing Apple to open its iOS ecosystem through an antitrust settlement that draws on global lessons while setting its own precedent. The agreement, approved Tuesday by the competition authority Tribunal, introduces sweeping changes — allowing developers to steer users to external offers, adopt alternative payment systems, and distribute apps through third-party stores.Brazil has broken new ground in digital competition policy, forcing Apple to open its iOS ecosystem through an antitrust settlement that draws on global lessons while setting its own precedent....

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