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Apple Opens Settlement Talks With DOJ
Apple and the DOJ have begun early settlement talks over the iPhone maker’s 2024 antitrust lawsuit, with no guarantee of an agreement.
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Apple has made several settlement proposals to the U.S. Department of Justice and entered early talks to resolve the antitrust lawsuit filed against it in 2024, Bloomberg reports. There is no guarantee the negotiations will produce an agreement.
The DOJ accused Apple of using years of anticompetitive practices to get customers “hooked” on its platform. The case focuses on several restrictions, including:
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- Limiting “super apps” with broad capabilities
- Restricting cloud gaming services
- Favoring Apple’s Messages app over third-party messaging apps
- Limiting third-party digital wallets and smartwatches
Apple has attempted to have the lawsuit dismissed, but that effort failed last year. The company’s policy changes since the case was filed have addressed many of the government’s allegations, potentially weakening the DOJ’s position.
No trial has been scheduled so far. The settlement discussions remain at an early stage, and the lawsuit could still proceed if the two sides fail to reach an agreement.
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via MacRumors
