Apple Seeks Dismissal of DOJ Antitrust Lawsuit Over Smartphone Market Monopoly

Aug 1, 2024, 06:20 PM

Apple has filed a motion to dismiss the Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit, which accuses the tech giant of illegally monopolizing the smartphone market. The company argues that the lawsuit lacks a legal foundation and that its actions are reasonable limitations rather than anti-competitive behavior. Apple contends that the case would harm innovation and user experience, and that the government's claims bear no relation to reality. The motion was filed on Thursday, and Apple is seeking to have the lawsuit tossed out by a federal judge. The lawsuit, filed by federal and state regulators, could potentially force a redesign of Apple's popular iPhone.