Apple has kept an illegal monopoly over smartphones, US Justice Department claims in lawsuit

The US Justice Department has launched a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of maintaining an illegal monopoly on smartphones,

The lawsuit, filed in federal court in New Jersey, alleges that Apple has used its monopoly power and its control over the iPhone to stifle competition and innovation.

President Joe Biden has called for the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission to vigorously enforce antitrust statutes.

Apple said the lawsuit is "wrong on the facts and the law" and that it will vigorously defend against it.

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