Apple cites Brazilian App Store revenue study amid regulatory pressure over sideloading
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Summary
Apple is highlighting a study showing that iOS apps generated R$63.8 million ($11.7 million) in Brazil last year, with most revenue incurring no commission, as it faces increasing regulatory pressure and antitrust complaints in the country. The company is pushing back against regulators and competitors like MercadoLibre, which filed an antitrust complaint in late 2022, as Apple fights to keep its App Store model intact amid calls for sideloading and alternative payment systems.
Key quotes
· 3 pullediOS apps generated R$63.8 million ($11.7 million) in the country last year, with most of that revenue incurring no commission.
Like in many countries around the world, Apple has been fighting an uphill battle in Brazil, hoping to convince local regulators to keep the App Store model intact.
In late 2022, MercadoLibre, Latin America's biggest online marketplace, filed an antitrust complaint against Apple, accusing it of anticompetitive practices.
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