U.S. Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple Over Smartphone Market Conduct
• US files lawsuit against Apple, accusing it of monopolizing smartphone market and stifling competition • Lawsuit alleges Apple used power to limit competitors and consumer choice • This is the third time Apple has been sued by the justice department since 2009 • Lawsuit claims Apple used "shapeshifting rules" to "thwart innovation" and "throttle" rivals • Apple vows to "vigorously fight" the lawsuit, denies claims, and says lawsuit threatens core principles