The US Department Of Justice Files Lawsuit Against Apple For Monopolising Smartphone Markets

The United States Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Apple, alleging that the tech giant has unlawfully monopolised the smartphone market. According to the department, the company has exploited its dominant position to keep customers locked into its ecosystem, leading to higher prices and preventing competition.

The lawsuit, joined by 16 state and district attorneys, accuses Apple of imposing unfair contractual restrictions on developers, withholding critical functionalities to hinder competition, and limiting the compatibility of third-party smartwatches and digital wallets on its iPhones. One of the focal points of the lawsuit is the company's alleged obstruction of 'super apps,' which offer a range of services within a single platform.

DOJ antitrust division chief Jonathan Kanter criticises Apple's approach, describing it as a game of 'Whac-A-Mole,' where Apple responds to competitive threats by imposing stringent rules. The department seeks intervention from the US District Court for the District of New Jersey to prevent Apple from using its control over app distribution to undermine cross-platform technologies and to prohibit the use of private APIs to hinder competing technologies.

In response, Apple spokesperson Fred Sainz asserts that the lawsuit threatens the company's core principles and its ability to innovate, and argues that it would also set a dangerous precedent which would allow government intervention in technology design. He added that Apple pledges to defend itself against the allegations, maintaining that the lawsuit is unfounded both in terms of facts and legal grounds.

Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

US Justice Department sues Apple for alleged monopoly in smartphone marketWASHINGTON: The US Justice Department, along with 16 other state and district attorneys general, on Thursday filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against A...
Source: theSundaily - 🏆 25. / 51 Read more »

US Justice Dept to sue Apple, alleges antitrust violations: Bloomberg NewsWASHINGTON: The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is preparing to sue Apple as soon as Thursday for allegedly violating antitrust laws by blocking rivals...
Source: theSundaily - 🏆 25. / 51 Read more »

Apple accused of monopolizing smartphone markets in US antitrust lawsuitWASHINGTON, March 22 — The US Department of Justice and 15 states on Thursday sued Apple as the government cracks down on Big Tech, alleging the iPhone maker monopolized the...
Source: malaymail - 🏆 1. / 86 Read more »

‘Refrain from open burning’ advice: Sabah Forestry DepartmentKota Kinabalu: The Sabah Forestry Department called on the public, mainly those living near forest reserves, to refrain from engaging in open burning activities.
Source: DailyExpress_MY - 🏆 3. / 83 Read more »

Sabah AG yet to receive key documents: DepartmentKota Kinabalu: Sabah Chief Conservator of Forests Datuk Frederick Kugan reiterated that the State Attorney-General’s Chambers has yet to receive relevant documents  from Hoch Standard Pte Ltd (HSPL).
Source: DailyExpress_MY - 🏆 3. / 83 Read more »

Immigration Department raids ewaste recycling factory, discovers over half a million ringgit in cashBANGKOK: The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has transferred the commander of HTMS Chonburi, Lieutenant Commander Theeranai Laosing, to an inactive position at the Royal Thai Fleet Command after the ship accidentally fired a shell at HTMS Khirirat on March 14.
Source: staronline - 🏆 4. / 75 Read more »