Apple Lawsuit

US DOJ Accuses Apple of Monopoly in Antitrust Lawsuit

Justice Department and States File Suit

Allegations of Illegal Practices in Smartphone Market

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the company of operating an illegal monopoly in the smartphone market.

The lawsuit, joined by more than a dozen states, alleges that Apple has used its market power to suppress competition and harm consumers.

Key Allegations:

• Apple illegally maintained a monopoly over its App Store, the only way to distribute apps on iOS devices.
• Apple prevented developers from competing with its own apps and services within the App Store.
• Apple charged excessive commissions and fees to app developers, leading to higher prices for consumers.

The lawsuit seeks to break up Apple's alleged monopoly by forcing the company to open up the App Store to competition.

Apple's Response

Apple has denied the allegations, claiming that the App Store is a competitive marketplace that has benefited both developers and consumers.