DOJ’s iPhone Monopoly Case Moves Forward
Apple failed in its attempt to get the antitrust lawsuit that the U.S. Department of Justice filed against it dismissed, reports Reuters. U.S. District Judge Julien Neals, who is overseeing the case, today denied Apple’s motion for dismissal.
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The DOJ accused Apple of a smartphone monopoly in the United States, citing Apple’s restriction of third-party access to Apple services and features and claiming that consumers are “locked” into Apple’s ecosystem. Apple argues that the DOJ is attempting to force it to spend money on enriching its competitors, and that it is not a monopolist because it faces competition from companies like Samsung and Google.
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The case is unlikely to make it to trial until 2028 or even later.
Previously:
- Brazil Recommends Sanctions for Apple Over App Store and NFC Rules
- Proton v. Apple
- Open App Markets Act Reintroduced
- Apple to Defend Google Revenue Sharing Agreement
- U.S. Sues Apple Over iPhone Monopoly
