New Jersey: The United States filed a lawsuit against the technology company Apple for establishing a monopoly in the smartphone market.
In a lawsuit filed in federal court in the U.S. state of New Jersey, the Justice Department accused the company of using control over the iPhone to unlawfully limit options for competitors and consumers.
According to the lawsuit filed, the company was accused of stifling the growth of new apps and reducing the attractiveness of rival companies’ products.
Attorney Journal’s Merrick Garland said in a statement that the company discourages all apps, products and services that reduce user dependency on the iPhone and are less expensive for users and developers.
The filing lists anti-competitive measures allegedly taken by the company, including blocking popular apps, suppressing mobile cloud streaming services, restricting third-party digital wallets and any This includes reducing the functionality of smartwatches made by other companies.
Apple has denied all allegations and has vowed to fight the case vigorously.
Apple spokesman Fred Sains told US media that the lawsuit is based on false facts and that Apple will vigorously defend itself against the allegations.
