Apple wants the DOJ to dismiss the case it has against it. The decision could come before January.
Google is in the middle of an antitrust case that could see the company one search engine lighter. However, the U.S. DOJ (Department Of Justice) doesn’t only have its axe to the search giant’s neck, as Apple also needs to fend off an antitrust suit. Apple urged the DOJ not dismiss its antitrust case to the courts.
If mega corporations are the bullies on the playground kicking over the smaller kids’ sand castles, then regulators are the tired parents pulling the bullies’ ears. As big as large corporations are, governmental regulators have the power to knock them down a peg. Apple has been battling with EU regulators over how it manages the App Store among other things.
This latest antitrust lawsuit alleges something that we’ve all known for a while. It says that Apple maintains a Monopoly on the smartphone market by locking customers in its ecosystem and raising prices. Also, the company limits the functionality of third-party smartwatches, only offering a full experience with the Apple Watch. This case is a long time coming, some people feel.Apple urged the DOJ not to dismiss its antitrust case
An antitrust this big could have a major effect on the company and its future plans, so you can bet that Mr.
