AUDIO: DOJ Files Landmark Lawsuit Against Apple Over iPhone Monopoly | News Brief (March 22)

Today, we have a series of important updates ranging from legal battles involving tech giants and former presidents to health concerns linked to vaccinations. L

Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks during an Apple special event at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., in a file photo. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Good morning, and welcome to the Epoch Times News Brief for Friday, March 22, 2024. I’m Bill Thomas.

Today, we have a series of important updates ranging from legal battles involving tech giants and former presidents to health concerns linked to vaccinations. Let’s dive into these significant stories that have captured our attention.

DOJ Files Landmark Lawsuit Against Apple Over iPhone Monopoly

The Department of Justice (DOJ) and 16 states have filed a civil lawsuit against Apple Inc., accusing the company of illegally monopolizing the smartphone market. The suit alleges that Apple attempted to limit competition and harm consumers, small businesses, and app developers through its App Store and other features. It claims that Apple controls automotive services, news services, and digital wallets, and imposes restrictions on third-party apps. It also claims that the tech giant places controls on messages sent from iPhones to other phones in its default messaging service. The suit also accuses Apple of engaging in monopolistic behavior by making its Apple Watch only compatible with iPhones.