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.
The Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) in Brazil has been pursuing Apple on antitrust claims surrounding the App Store. The result was alternative app stores and external payment methods coming to Brazil, but now Apple’s NFC rules are under fire.
According to a report from O Globo, first shared by 9to5Mac, Apple says third parties like banks and payment service providers want “free ride” access to Apple’s proprietary technologies. In this case, Apple is referring to the NFC payment platform offered by iPhone.
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