Google's $18B+ Deal With Apple Faces Scrutiny in DOJ Antitrust Case
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Google pays Apple an estimated $18-20 billion per year to be the default iPhone search engine, about 15% of Apple's profits.
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The payments are being scrutinized as part of the DOJ's antitrust case against Google.
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If Google loses the case, it may have to terminate the deal with Apple.
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Google's CEO raised concerns in 2007 about being the only search option in Safari.
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DOJ says default settings are very powerful, but Google says users simply prefer its service over rivals.
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