U.S. D.O.J. Sues Apple Over Illegal Monopoly

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The U.S. Justice Department is suing Apple alleging blocking of software and to limit functionality of competing devices, claiming consumers are having to pay higher prices.

The government’s antitrust complaint, filed in a New Jersey federal court, alleges Apple used its control of the iPhone to prevent competitors from offering innovative services such as digital wallets and limited the functionality of hardware products that compete with Apple’s own devices. The suit also claims that Apple makes it difficult for users to switch to devices that don’t use Apple’s operating system, such as Android smartphones.

“Consumers should not have to pay higher prices because companies violate the antitrust laws,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement.

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Would have been better for the slam dunk against G for restraint of trade.