Apple defends lucrative Google deal in antitrust trial, argues no valid alternative for consumers

Apple executive Eddy Cue took the stand to defend the company's multibillion-dollar deal making Google the default search engine on iPhones and Macs.
Cue stated Apple chose Google because it offered the best search engine, and there was no valid alternative that provided a good user experience.
The Department of Justice claims Google abused its monopoly power by entering into exclusive deals that stifled competition in online search.
The trial outcome could have major implications for the future of online search and how tech giants make deals.
Google argues its dominance stems from having the superior search engine, not from anticompetitive practices.