Apple Joins Antitrust Case to Defend $20 Billion Google Search Deal

The tech giants face scrutiny as the U.S. Department of Justice seeks to curb Google’s dominance in online search, potentially reshaping the internet landscape.

Apple has filed to participate in the U.S. antitrust trial against Google, citing concerns that Google can no longer adequately represent its interests in defending their revenue-sharing agreement.
The agreement, which made Google the default search engine on Apple devices, reportedly earned Apple $20 billion in 2022 and is central to the case's focus on alleged monopolistic practices.
Prosecutors are pushing for significant remedies, including the possible divestment of Google’s Chrome browser and Android operating system, to restore competition in the search market.
Google has proposed less drastic measures, such as ending exclusive default search agreements and unbundling its apps, while resisting calls for major divestitures or long-term restrictions.
Apple has confirmed it has no plans to develop its own search engine, citing high costs, AI-driven market evolution, and its focus on privacy and other core business areas.