Today, Apple’s legal team is expected to request a federal judge to entirely dismiss the DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit against the company.
The Department of Justice has been examining allegations for several years regarding whether Apple violated antitrust laws by leveraging its dominant market position in the US smartphone sector, leading to the decision to file formal charges in March this year.
Examining the DOJ Antitrust Case Against Apple
The DOJ’s lawsuit comprises 88 pages and can be generously described as “broad.”
It’s an example of a ‘spray and pray’ strategy: inundating the court with a multitude of allegations in hopes that some are substantiated.
Every antitrust issue raised against Apple, along with one unpreviously mentioned, has been transformed into formal indictments against the tech giant.
In response, Apple has categorically denied each accusation and vowed to contest the lawsuit vigorously.
Apple’s Motion to Dismiss the Case
Reuters reports that Apple will argue for the dismissal of all charges today.
On Wednesday, Apple will request a federal judge to dismiss the U.S. Department of Justice’s allegations of unlawful dominance in the smartphone market […]
Apple asserts that its restrictions on developers’ access to its technology are justified and that mandating the sharing of its technology with competitors would stifle innovation.
DMN’s Perspective
The DOJ’s lawsuit lacks proper formulation and contains several questionable claims. Nevertheless, some allegations are reminiscent of those from the EU, where Apple has been found guilty of similar issues.
We have previously noted that the adjustments Apple must make in the EU are unlikely to significantly impact its finances.
For instance, Apple has had to allow access to the NFC chip for banking apps for contactless payments. However, most users are expected to continue utilizing the Wallet app for the convenience of managing multiple cards within a single application.
Similarly, while some users may opt for third-party app stores, the vast majority of iPhone users will likely continue purchasing apps as they always have: through the official App Store.
Instead of repeatedly contesting the same accusations in various countries and regions, Apple may find it more beneficial to accept the changes and allow its customers to decide with their choices.
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