DOJ Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple, Alleging Smartphone Monopoly

The lawsuit claims Apple's practices limit competition and innovation, while the company defends its approach as ensuring security and user experience.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, alleging the tech giant has an illegal monopoly on smartphones, which has contributed to a 7.2% decline in Apple's stock.
Apple defends its practices, claiming they ensure security and create a seamless user experience, while the DOJ argues these practices limit consumer choice and innovation.
The lawsuit highlights Apple's strategies, such as restricting access to certain features and services for rival products, which the DOJ claims reinforce Apple's smartphone monopoly.
Cultural and social impacts, including the social stigma associated with not using an iPhone, are also cited in the DOJ's case as reinforcing Apple's market dominance.
Legal and industry experts are divided on the lawsuit's strength, with some seeing it as a significant challenge to Apple's practices and others questioning its potential impact on antitrust law.