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    Apple loses bid to dismiss US smartphone monopoly case

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    Posted on June 30, 2025

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    Last updated: January 23, 2026

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    Apple must face a DOJ lawsuit accusing it of dominating the US smartphone market. The case focuses on restrictions on third-party developers.

    Apple Must Face US Justice Department's Smartphone Monopoly Lawsuit

    (Reuters) -Apple must face the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit accusing the iPhone maker of unlawfully dominating the U.S. smartphone market, a judge ruled on Monday.

    U.S. District Judge Julien Neals in Newark, New Jersey, denied Apple's motion to dismiss the lawsuit accusing the company of using restrictions on third-party app and device developers to keep users from switching to competitors and unlawfully dominate the market.

    The decision would allow the case to go forward in what could be a years-long fight for Apple against enforcers' attempt to lower what they say are barriers to competition with Apple's iPhone.

    Sales of the world's most popular smartphone totaled $201 billion in 2024. Apple introduced a new budget model iPhone in February with enhanced features priced at $170 more than its predecessor.

    The lawsuit filed in March 2024 focuses on Apple's restrictions and fees on app developers, and technical roadblocks to third-party devices and services -- such as smart watches, digital wallets and messaging services -- that would compete with its own.

    DOJ, along with several states and Washington, D.C., say the practices destroy competition and Apple should be blocked from continuing them.

    Apple had argued that its limitations on third-party developers' access to its technology were reasonable, and that forcing it to share technology with competitors would chill innovation.

    The case is one of a series of U.S. antitrust cases against Big Tech companies brought during the Biden and first Trump administrations.

    Facebook parent Meta Platforms and Amazon.com are facing lawsuits by antitrust enforcers alleging they illegally maintain monopolies, and Alphabet's is facing two such lawsuits.  

    (Reporting by Jody Godoy; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Apple must face a DOJ lawsuit over smartphone market dominance.
    • •Judge denied Apple's motion to dismiss the case.
    • •Case focuses on Apple's restrictions on third-party developers.
    • •DOJ claims Apple's practices harm competition.
    • •Similar antitrust cases are filed against other Big Tech companies.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Apple loses bid to dismiss US smartphone monopoly case

    1What did the judge rule regarding Apple's motion?

    U.S. District Judge Julien Neals denied Apple's motion to dismiss the lawsuit, allowing the case to proceed.

    2What are the main accusations against Apple in this lawsuit?

    The lawsuit accuses Apple of unlawfully dominating the U.S. smartphone market through restrictions on third-party app and device developers.

    3What is the potential duration of the legal battle for Apple?

    The case could lead to a years-long fight for Apple as it contends with the DOJ's attempts to lower competition barriers.

    4What are the concerns raised by the DOJ regarding Apple's practices?

    The DOJ, along with several states, claims that Apple's practices destroy competition and should be blocked.

    5How does Apple justify its restrictions on third-party developers?

    Apple argues that its limitations on third-party developers' access to its technology are reasonable and essential for fostering innovation.

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