Legal Battle Brews Between America and Apple: Case Filed by U.S. Authorities

The US government has initiated legal action against tech titan Apple, alleging its monopolistic control over the smartphone industry.

The lawsuit details purported anti-competitive tactics employed by Apple, such as blocking access to popular apps, suppressing mobile cloud streaming services, limiting third-party digital wallets, and even diminishing the functionality of smartwatches produced by competing firms.
In response to these allegations, Attorney General Merrick Garland remarked in a statement that Apple's practices discourage any apps, products, or services that aim to reduce user dependency on the iPhone and offer more affordable options for both users and developers.
Conversely, an Apple spokesperson has refuted all accusations, asserting that the case relies on unfounded claims and that Apple will vigorously defend itself against these allegations with full force.

Foreign media reports indicate that the lawsuit has been lodged in the federal court of New Jersey, with the Department of Justice alleging that Apple has unlawfully constrained competition and consumer choice to cement its monopoly in the market, employing controls over used iPhones to achieve this. Moreover, the legal action asserts that Apple has impeded the proliferation of new apps and diminished the appeal of competitors' offerings.