The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly nearing the filing of a comprehensive antitrust case against Apple in the first half of this year, as per The New York Times. The investigation is said to be in its final stages and focuses on Apple’s control over hardware and software services. The company’s “walled garden” approach is alleged to have created barriers for competitors and customers looking to switch to rival products.
According to sources familiar with the matter, The New York Times report reveals that the investigation has expanded beyond its initial scope. It now includes an examination of how the Apple Watch is more closely integrated with iPhone services compared to competing wearables, as well as how Apple restricts competing platforms from accessing iMessage.
Executives from Beeper, which had a public dispute with Apple last year over the blocking of its iMessage integration on Android, reportedly held discussions with…
2024-01-05 16:30:30
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