• Main News: Apple will appeal the antitrust ruling. A judge pointed out it already allows competing app stores on iPads and iPhones in some other countries. Apple has been told to allow alternative app stores in Brazil within 90 days due to a complaint by Mercado Livre. It has already been forced to allow third-party app stores in the EU. The judge said Apple has complied in other countries without significant impact. Brazil gave Apple 20 days in November but the injunction was overturned in December. Apple plans to appeal and a spokesperson said it believes in competitive markets and is concerned about user privacy and security.
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