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Apple’s Attempt to Dismiss Antitrust Lawsuit Fails, Case Moves Forward

By  |  June 30, 2025

Apple Inc. has suffered a major legal setback after a federal judge declined to dismiss a sweeping antitrust lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice and a coalition of state attorneys general. The decision, issued on Monday, allows the case to proceed and underscores the federal government’s intensified scrutiny of Big Tech firms, according to Bloomberg.

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    The lawsuit accuses Apple of leveraging its control over the iPhone ecosystem to suppress competition and block rivals from accessing crucial hardware and software functionalities. Prosecutors argue that these actions hindered innovation and created barriers for consumers looking to switch away from Apple’s devices. As Bloomberg reports, the government alleges that Apple’s practices violated antitrust laws and preserved its dominance at the expense of both competitors and consumers.

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    At the heart of the case is Apple’s grip on app distribution and its alleged efforts to limit interoperability with competing platforms. The Justice Department contends that Apple’s tactics have discouraged the development of technologies that could have made mobile switching more seamless.

    The court’s decision represents a notable win for the Biden administration’s aggressive antitrust agenda, which aims to rein in the power of dominant tech companies. Bloomberg noted that this lawsuit poses a significant challenge to Apple’s mobile business strategy and could ultimately lead to changes in how the company manages its ecosystem.

    Source: Bloomberg