The antitrust season is in full swing in 2024. Apple is the current focus of regulators, reminiscent of the historic Microsoft antitrust case from two decades ago. The iPhone is at the center of Apple’s ecosystem, facing scrutiny for monopolistic behavior.
Experts believe the case against Apple is strong, addressing issues like the iMessage “green bubble” problem, Apple Watch compatibility, locked app ecosystem, and other practices contributing to its alleged monopoly.
Despite Apple’s denial and vow to defend against the lawsuit, the allegations cover years of product policies comprehensively, outlined in an 88-page legal document accessible even to general consumers.
The Apple Watch situation
The lawsuit accuses Apple of using the Apple Watch to restrict users from choosing other smartphones, citing various limitations and restrictions when using non-Apple smartwatches with iPhones.
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