Apple Antitrust Case Advances as Judge Denies Dismissal Motion
A federal judge has greenlit the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit against Apple, marking a pivotal development in the legal showdown. Judge Julien Neals ruled the DOJ's allegations—that Apple monopolizes smartphone markets through ecosystem control—are legally substantive, rejecting the tech giant's dismissal bid.
The case, filed in March 2024, accuses Apple of suppressing competition and inflating prices via its walled-garden approach. While Apple defends its practices as innovation-critical, the court's decision propels the dispute toward discovery and potential trial. This ruling intensifies scrutiny on Big Tech's market dominance, with ramifications for ecosystem-driven business models across sectors.