: The US Justice Department, along with 16 other state and district attorneys general, on Thursday filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of illegally maintaining a monopoly over smartphones, reported Xinhua.
“We allege that Apple has employed a strategy that relies on exclusionary, anticompetitive conduct that hurts both consumers and developers,“ said Garland. “Consumers should not have to pay higher prices because companies break the law.” Second, Apple selectively restricts access to the points of connection between third-party apps and the iPhone’s operating system, degrading the functionality of non-Apple apps and accessories.
Apple has justified its practice of regulating downloads through the App Store, arguing that it is essential for maintaining the iPhone’s security by minimising the risk of viruses and fraudulent activities.