Overview

• The DOJ has filed a landmark antitrust lawsuit against Apple, claiming the company's iMessage system fuels social stigma against Android users by marking their texts with a green bubble.
• Apple's practices allegedly hinder competition and innovation in smartphone messaging, with specific accusations including Apple's refusal to create iMessage for Android.
• The lawsuit claims Apple's actions result in high prices and fewer choices for consumers, controlling over 70% of the performance smartphone market by revenue.
• Apple defends itself, stating the lawsuit threatens its principles and could hinder its ability to create technology that intersects hardware, software, and services.
• The case has generated significant public and media attention, with some Android users celebrating the DOJ's action and others mocking the focus on the green bubble issue.