Apple Says DOJ Monopoly Claim Is Misleading

Apple stands firm and refuses to apologize for its iconic blue bubbles. The tech giant asserts that the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) sweeping antitrust lawsuit—which targets various aspects of Apple’s ubiquitous iPhone—is misleading, according to a story at QZ.com.

The DOJ’s lawsuit, filed last week, alleges that Apple has created a monopoly in the smartphone market. It further claims that Apple’s actions hinder both direct competitors and app developers, as well as those working on super apps, smartwatches, and digital wallets. The complaint outlines 210 allegations against the tech behemoth, accusing it of deliberately making its products worse for consumers to maintain its smartphone monopoly and reap extraordinary profits.

However, Apple contends that some of the facts presented by the DOJ are simply untrue. Let’s delve into the company’s rebuttals:

• No Monopoly: Apple asserts that it does not hold a monopoly.
• Performance Smartphones: The company claims it has never heard of ‘performance’ smartphones.
• Blue Bubbles: Those little blue iMessage bubbles carry cultural capital, especially among young users.
• Messaging Platforms: While WhatsApp and Signal don’t support SMS, Apple plans to adopt RCS (Rich Communication Services) for messaging.
• Social Media: Apple remains unapologetic about its blue bubbles, even in the face of legal challenges1.

In this high-stakes battle, Apple’s defense is resolute, and the clash between innovation and regulation continues to unfold.