Close Menu
    Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Instagram X (Twitter)
    Blue Tech Wave Media
    Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Instagram X (Twitter)
    • Home
    • Leadership Alliance
    • Exclusives
    • Internet Governance
      • Regulation
      • Governance Bodies
      • Emerging Tech
    • IT Infrastructure
      • Networking
      • Cloud
      • Data Centres
    • Company Stories
      • Profiles
      • Startups
      • Tech Titans
      • Partner Content
    • Others
      • Fintech
        • Blockchain
        • Payments
        • Regulation
      • Tech Trends
        • AI
        • AR/VR
        • IoT
      • Video / Podcast
    Blue Tech Wave Media
    Home»All»Tech Trends»AI»Apple urges US judge to dismiss antitrust lawsuit
    08-02-Apple
    08-02-Apple
    AI

    Apple urges US judge to dismiss antitrust lawsuit

    By Rebecca XuAugust 2, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email
    • Apple Inc. has requested a US judge to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit that has been filed against it.
    • If the judge dismisses the lawsuit, it would be a win for Apple. But if the case goes to trial and Apple is found guilty of antitrust violations, it could face penalties and have to alter its business practices.

    OUR TAKE
    The lawsuit alleges that Apple has engaged in monopolistic practices that violate antitrust laws and harm competition. The outcome of this legal battle could have far-reaching implications for the tech industry and the future of app development. As the case unfolds, both Apple and its critics will be closely watching to see how the court rules on the issue of antitrust law in the digital age.

    –Rebecca Xu, BTW reporter

    What happened

    Apple requested a U.S. judge to dismiss a lawsuit by federal and state antitrust regulators alleging the company of illegally monopolising the smartphone market on Thursday. Apple argues that the case, if allowed to proceed, would effectively demand a judge to redesign its popular iPhone.

    The lawsuit, filed in March, targets Apple’s limitations and charges on app developers as well as obstacles to third-party devices and services like smart watches, digital wallets, and messaging platforms that could rival its own offerings. The Justice Department alleges that by impeding compatibility between the iPhone and third-party apps and devices, Apple restricts users to its own products and undermines competition in the market.

    The lawsuit is among five major antitrust cases pending against leading technology corporations. Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, and Amazon.com are each confronting legal actions from antitrust authorities who claim they unlawfully sustain monopolistic positions. Similarly, Alphabet’s Google is the subject of two antitrust lawsuits.

    Also read: Apple releases iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 betas with AI features

    Also read: Apple employs Google’s chips for AI model training

    Why it’s important

    If the court rejects Apple’s claims, this could have a significant impact on Apple’s share price. On March, after the US Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, Apple’s share price fell more than 4% and its market capitalisation evaporated by more than $100 billion in one day. This demonstrates that the outcome of legal proceedings can have a direct and significant impact on share prices.

    However, it is worth noting that even if the court rejects the claims, Apple’s longstanding market position and innovation as a leading global technology company may help it to restore investor confidence and stabilise or enhance its share price in the longer term. In addition, Apple may take a number of steps to mitigate the impact of an unfavourable ruling on its business, including adjusting its business strategy, strengthening compliance and pursuing settlements with regulators or further legal avenues .

    Apple has maintained that its business practices are lawful and pro-competitive. The company argues that it has not engaged in any behavior that would constitute a violation of antitrust laws.

    The outcome of this antitrust lawsuit against Apple is yet to be determined. As the legal process unfolds, it will be crucial for the company to demonstrate its commitment to fair competition and adherence to the law.

    Antitrust Apple DOJ
    Rebecca Xu

    Rebecca Xu is an intern reporter at Blue Tech Wave specialising in tech trends. She graduated from Changshu Institute of Technology. Send tips to r.xu@btw.media.

    Related Posts

    Du partners with Microsoft and Nokia on UAE AI upgrade

    August 8, 2025

    Bluecom: Innovating digital transformation amid industry challenges

    August 8, 2025

    Linux Foundation and AI-RAN Alliance join forces on open RAN

    August 7, 2025
    Add A Comment
    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    CATEGORIES
    Archives
    • August 2025
    • July 2025
    • June 2025
    • May 2025
    • April 2025
    • March 2025
    • February 2025
    • January 2025
    • December 2024
    • November 2024
    • October 2024
    • September 2024
    • August 2024
    • July 2024
    • June 2024
    • May 2024
    • April 2024
    • March 2024
    • February 2024
    • January 2024
    • December 2023
    • November 2023
    • October 2023
    • September 2023
    • August 2023
    • July 2023

    Blue Tech Wave (BTW.Media) is a future-facing tech media brand delivering sharp insights, trendspotting, and bold storytelling across digital, social, and video. We translate complexity into clarity—so you’re always ahead of the curve.

    BTW
    • About BTW
    • Contact Us
    • Join Our Team
    TERMS
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookie Policy
    • Terms of Use
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram YouTube LinkedIn

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.