DOJ Plans Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple Over App Store Policies

The Department of Justice plans to sue Apple over allegations of violating antitrust law. The lawsuit targets Apple's grip on the smartphone market.

The DOJ lawsuit alleges that Apple has blocked innovative apps, suppressed services, excluded messaging apps, limited smartwatch functionality, and restricted digital wallets.

Apple has been the focus of antitrust scrutiny for years, most recently for its app store. Apple is in a legal battle with Epic Games over commissions on in-app payments.

Epic accused Apple of violating antitrust rules by charging up to 30% commissions on in-app payments on iPhones. Epic's Fortnite game was banned from Apple devices.

The EU slapped Apple with a $2 billion fine in March over antitrust issues related to App Store rules.