Apple Rejects DOJ Allegations of Anticompetitive Practices in Its Ecosystem

• Apple refuted DOJ's claims that it blocks competitors' apps and services or uses anticompetitive tactics in its "walled garden" • It said it selectively restricts APIs to protect user privacy and security, not to limit competition • Apple said it has never blocked "super apps" like Facebook or WeChat from its platforms • It explained deeper Apple Watch-iPhone integration by the need to develop for every smartwatch OS if supporting all wearables • Apple denied making it hard for users to switch to rivals, saying people don't switch because they love its products