Apple Has Kept an Illegal Monopoly Over Smartphones in US, Justice Department Says in Antitrust Suit

The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in New Jersey, accuses Apple of holding a monopoly in the smartphone market and utilising its dominance over the iPhone to engage in various illegal practices.

"Consumers should not have to pay higher prices because companies violate the antitrust laws," Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement. "If left unchallenged, Apple will only continue to strengthen its smartphone monopoly."

1. The lawsuit said it aims to challenge Apple's business model, which involves charging premium prices for its technology products. The Justice Department seeks to provide users with more choices in how apps can interact with Apple's hardware.