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USA sues "Apple" for monopolizing the smartphone market

2024-03-21 16:35:00, Kosova & Bota CNA
USA sues "Apple" for monopolizing the smartphone market
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The United States has filed a lawsuit against Apple, which accuses the tech giant of monopolizing the smartphone market and stifling competition.

The suit, filed in a federal court in New Jersey, alleges that Apple used "a series of shape-shifting rules" in an attempt to "stifle innovation" and "stifle" competitors, the BBC reports. 

In the lawsuit, the Justice Department alleges that the company used its control of the iPhone to illegally limit competitors and consumer options.

The complaint accuses it of suppressing the growth of new applications and reducing the appeal of rival products.

Apple has vowed to "vigorously" fight the lawsuit and denies the allegations. 

This marks the third time Apple has been sued by the Justice Department since 2009 and is the first antitrust challenge against the company under President Joe Biden's administration.

Apple has faced a growing legal backlash over its iOS ecosystem and business practices. Last month, it was fined €1.8bn (£1.5bn) by the EU for breaching competition laws over music streaming.

Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said Apple had abused its dominant market position for a decade and ordered the tech giant to lift all restrictions. Apple said it would appeal the decision. /CNA 





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