US Government Sues Apple for Antitrust Violations

The lawsuit alleges monopolistic practices in the smartphone market, potentially reshaping the tech giant's business model.

The US Department of Justice has filed a landmark antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing it of monopolizing the smartphone market through anticompetitive practices.
Apple's alleged anticompetitive practices include restricting third-party app and hardware integration, degrading cross-platform messaging, and blocking super apps and mobile cloud services.
The lawsuit could force Apple to make significant changes to its business model, potentially affecting iPhone prices, app store fees, and the overall user experience.
Apple defends its practices as necessary for innovation, privacy, and security, arguing that the lawsuit could hinder its ability to create the technology people expect.
The case is expected to be a protracted legal battle, drawing comparisons to the Microsoft antitrust case of the late 1990s, with potential implications for the tech industry at large.