Brazil banks want 'free ride' access to iPhone NFC payments, says Apple

Regulatory bodies around the globe are asking if Apple has a right to charge for access to the popular platforms built around iPhone. Apple keeps telling them yes — this time in Brazil.

Wesley Hilliard 3 months ago 10

iPhone 17 Pro array will be used in a new offside camera system

The Maracana Stadium will use iPhone 17 Pro units as part of a semi-automated system for offside calls, with the devices set to record each football play in 4K at 100fps.

Marko Zivkovic 4 months ago 1

Apple agrees to third-party App Store alternatives in Brazil

Apple is going to allow iPhone users in Brazil to pay for apps and services outside of the App Store itself, all to settle an investigation into supposed anti-competitive practices in the country.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 1

Apple said to use Brazil for lower-tariff iPhones, despite denials

Sao Paulo media claims that reports of iPhone manufacturer Foxconn expanding in Brazil is correct, even though Apple has said it will not increase production, and isn't trying to beat US tariffs.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 12

Apple won't be forced into allowing third party app marketplaces in Brazil, for now

A Federal Civil Court judge ruled that Apple will not be required to enable sideloading in Brazil, meaning that the iPhone maker can continue to distribute apps exclusively via the App Store.

Marko Zivkovic 1 year ago 0

Brazil gives Apple 90 days to enable third-party app marketplaces on iOS

Apple has been forced to enable sideloading for iPhone users in Brazil within the next three months or face daily fines for non-compliance.

Marko Zivkovic 1 year ago 16

Apple & Google to appear at Brazilian regulator public hearing Wednesday

Brazilian regulator CADE is holding a public hearing on February 19 to discuss Apple and Google and their competitive digital market ecosystems.

Wesley Hilliard 1 year ago 0

AirPods 4 offered for free as Back to School promo in four countries

Following the holidays, Apple has started up some Back to School promotions in a few countries, offering education customers a pair of AirPods 4.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 3

Privacy nightmare FaceApp causes Apple & Google to be fined in Brazil

A judge in Brazil believes that Apple and Google distributing an app called FaceApp in their respective app stores is enough to charge them for the app's blatant disregard for user privacy.

Wesley Hilliard 1 year ago 5

Brazil antitrust ruling against Apple overturned by Federal Justice

Apple's antitrust case in Brazil caught a short break as a Federal Justice overturned a regulator's decision, calling it "disproportionate," but appeals are expected.

Wesley Hilliard 1 year ago 0

Apple says Brazil antitrust ruling 'drastically threatens' user privacy in appeal

Apple has issued an appeal following the decision of an antitrust regulator in Brazil, which requires the company to enable sideloading or face daily fines.

Marko Zivkovic 1 year ago 0

Brazil's antitrust regulator is set to fine Apple if in-app purchase restrictions aren't lifted

Apple has only 20 days to open up in-app purchases, or it could face $43k in fines per day if it fails to comply with the Brazil antitrust regulator's ruling.

Wesley Hilliard 1 year ago 6

Tim Cook promises aid for Brazil flooding relief

CEO Tim Cook has again committed Apple to donating support for relief efforts, this time for the flooding in southern Brazil.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 0

Brazil continues hammering Apple with fines over lack of bundled charger

In the latest chapter of Apple and Brazil's legal battle over AC chargers, Brazil has fined Apple about $19 million and is again dictating that iPhones sold in the country must include chargers.

Mike Wuerthele 3 years ago 20

Brazil stops iPhone sales until Apple includes an AC charger

Brazil's Ministry of Justice has fined Apple $2.3 million and halted iPhone 13 sales until the company once again includes a charger in the box.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 35

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