DOJ Sues Apple, Alleges iPhone Maker Monopolizes Market Through Closed Ecosystem
• The DOJ sued Apple, accusing it of monopolizing the iPhone market by making products difficult to use with other brands • Apple revealed it spent 3 years trying to make the Apple Watch compatible with Android, but scrapped it due to “technical limitations” • Apple's "walled garden" approach means its devices work best within the Apple ecosystem, making it expensive for users to switch • The DOJ lawsuit also accuses Apple of blocking apps that could simplify switching and preventing competing digital wallets with Apple Pay • Forcing Apple to open its tightly integrated ecosystem could improve compatibility across brands, but impact a core competency of the company