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The US claims the Apple's gone bad! What do you think?

Not to start a console wars-type argument, but the iPhone never really appealed to me. After reading this article I'm glad I stuck with my other mega tech firm! 😬

What's your take?

The government points to several different ways that Apple has allegedly illegally maintained its monopoly:

  • Disrupting ā€œsuper appsā€ that encompass many different programs and could degrade ā€œiOS stickinessā€ by making it easier for iPhone users to switch to competing devices

  • Blocking cloud-streaming apps for things like video games that would lower the need for more expensive hardware

  • Suppressing the quality of messaging between the iPhone and competing platforms like Android

  • Limiting the functionality of third-party smartwatches with its iPhones and making it harder for Apple Watch users to switch from the iPhone due to compatibility issues

  • Blocking third-party developers from creating competing digital wallets with tap-to-pay functionality for the iPhone

Created at 3:42pm, 21st March, 2024. Page last updated at 2:44pm, 16th May, 2024.