Apple is facing increased antitrust scrutiny this week. Following a class action lawsuit by Proton in the U.S. and the rejection of a dismissal attempt in a New Jersey federal antitrust case, Brazil's antitrust watchdog, CADE, has recommended sanctions against the company. CADE alleges that Apple is unfairly restricting access to the iPhone's NFC chip, forcing developers to use Apple Pay. This decision marks a significant step in the ongoing debate over Apple's control over its hardware and software ecosystem and its potential impact on competition in the mobile payments market.