Brazil Orders Apple to Allow Alternative In-App Payments

Brazil's Antitrust Ruling Against Apple

Brazil's antitrust regulator, Cade, has mandated Apple to allow alternative payment methods for in-app purchases, addressing a complaint by MercadoLibre. Apple must permit developers to integrate external payment options and links to outside websites.

Key Measures

• Developers can now offer payment processing options beyond Apple's system.
• Apps can include links directing users to external purchase websites.
• Apple faces daily fines of $43,000 for non-compliance.

Background and Implications

This decision stems from MercadoLibre's 2022 complaint against Apple's restrictive in-app purchase policies. The ruling aims to foster competition and offer users more payment flexibility. For further insights on related topics, explore articles on India's App Store Investigation, 2024 App Store Awards, and Google Developer Program's Premium Tier.