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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.
The App Store is still under threat in Brazil.
Apple has had to deal with regulatory pressure to open up the iPhone to third-party app storefronts in a number of countries. Following an agreement with a regulator, it’s doing the same in Brazil.
On Tuesday, the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) in Brazil approved a cessation commitment term proposed by Apple, to put a stop to an investigation into anti-competitive practices. The deal, reported by Tecnoblog will last for three years, with Apple implementing changes under the agreement within 105 days.
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