Apple Seeks Dismissal of DOJ Antitrust Case Alleging Smartphone Market Dominance

The Justice Department accuses Apple of using its market power to stifle competition, while Apple argues the claims are speculative and unsupported.

Apple has asked a federal judge to dismiss the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit, which accuses the company of unlawfully dominating the smartphone market.
The DOJ and 19 states allege Apple has restricted interoperability with third-party apps and devices, creating barriers for competitors and limiting consumer choice.
Apple contends that its actions, such as limiting developer access to its technology, are reasonable and necessary to protect innovation and user experience.
U.S. District Judge Julien Neals has stated he hopes to decide by January whether the case will proceed or if claims will be dismissed at this stage.
This lawsuit is part of a broader trend of antitrust actions against Big Tech, with cases also targeting Google, Meta, and Amazon, though similar claims have failed in some instances.