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DOJ and State Attorneys General Sue Apple Over Alleged Antitrust Violations

FRANCE-ECONOMY-BUSINESS

Photo: JULIE SEBADELHA / AFP / Getty Images

Apple finds itself embroiled in a legal battle as the Department of Justice, along with 16 state and district attorneys general, files a lawsuit alleging antitrust law violations against the tech giant. The lawsuit contends that Apple has monopolized the smartphone market by restricting competitors' access to hardware and software features of the iPhone.

Attorney General Merrick Garland emphasized the importance of challenging Apple's alleged monopolistic behavior, warning that failure to do so could lead to further strengthening of the company's dominance in the smartphone industry.

In response, Apple issued a statement rebutting the claims, asserting that the lawsuit is "wrong on the facts and the law." The company vehemently denies engaging in anticompetitive practices and vows to defend itself against the allegations.

Moreover, the Department of Justice alleges that Apple intentionally degraded the quality of cross-platform messaging to entice users of other smartphones, such as Android, to switch to the iPhone. This additional accusation adds fuel to the legal dispute between Apple and government regulators.

As the legal proceedings unfold, the case is poised to shed light on the complexities of antitrust law and the balance between fostering competition and preventing monopolistic practices in the tech industry. The outcome of this lawsuit could have far-reaching implications for Apple and the broader smartphone market.


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