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Brazil's antitrust regulator recommended penalties against Apple on Tuesday over restrictions on near-field communication technology in the App Store, joining global enforcement actions against the company's App Store practices. The watchdog determined Apple violated competition laws by limiting NFC access, potentially affecting mobile payments and other wireless services. The recommendation signals Brazil's intent to pursue its own fines as Apple faces similar antitrust scrutiny worldwide over alleged anticompetitive App Store policies.