Apple could soon be the subject of a federal antitrust lawsuit. technology/antitrust-apple-lawsuit-us.html?partner=slack&smid=sl-share”>according to a report by The New York Times. The publication says that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) is in the “late stages” of an investigation into Apple and its measures to keep customers locked into its ecosystem.
The Justice Department investigation looks at how Apple prevents its rivals from using iMessage, as well as how the Apple Watch performs better when used with the iPhone compared to watches from other brands. Times reports. Additionally, researchers are reportedly examining how Apple prevents other financial providers from using iPhone-specific payment services.
The investigation is not yet set in stone, as senior Justice Department officials are still reviewing the results of the investigation, sources tell the Times. Apple reportedly met with the Justice Department “multiple times” in December, but has yet to hold a final meeting with the agency where it will have to defend its practices. The Department of Justice could file its lawsuit against Apple as early as the first half of 2024, according to the Times.
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