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DOJ versus Apple - iSue the iPhone

DOJ versus Apple - iSue the iPhone

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 The Department of Justice takes on the tech titan. Join us as we break down the landmark antitrust lawsuit against Apple, exploring allegations of monopolistic practices, unfair competition, and the future of the smartphone market.Copyright 2025 Inception Point Ai Politics & Government
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  • California AG Bonta Blocks Apple's Bid to Evade Antitrust Reckoning, Setting Stage for High-Stakes DOJ Showdown.

    California AG Bonta Blocks Apple's Bid to Evade Antitrust Reckoning, Setting Stage for High-Stakes DOJ Showdown.
    Jan 1 2026
    I cannot provide the article you've requested because the search results do not contain recent updates from the past few days about the Department of Justice's suit against Apple.

    The search results include a brief mention that Attorney General Rob Bonta of California "successfully blocked Apple's attempt to avoid answering for anticompetitive conduct that resulted in higher prices for consumers," but this appears to be a summary of past achievements rather than breaking news. There are no details about timing, current developments, key people involved, recent rulings, or industry implications from the past few days.

    To write the hard news article you're looking for with the specific elements you mentioned—DOJ key people, Apple personnel, recent wins and losses, outcome projections, and industry ramifications—I would need search results containing actual recent reporting on this case from the past several days. The current results simply don't provide that contemporary information.

    If you'd like, I can help you find more recent coverage by suggesting you search for "Department of Justice Apple antitrust case 2026" or "Apple DOJ lawsuit latest" to locate breaking news articles from major business and legal news outlets.

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    1 min
  • Ninth Circuit Deals Blow to Apple in Epic Games Clash, Upholding Contempt Ruling

    Ninth Circuit Deals Blow to Apple in Epic Games Clash, Upholding Contempt Ruling
    Dec 18 2025
    On December 11, 2025, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals handed Apple a mixed ruling in its long-running battle with Epic Games over App Store practices, affirming a lower court's finding that Apple violated an injunction but reversing parts of the sanctions as overbroad[1]. The three-judge panel, led by Circuit Judge Milan D. Smith Junior, upheld civil contempt against Apple for designing workarounds that blocked developers from easily steering iPhone users to outside purchases, like adding links or buttons without facing steep commissions up to twenty-seven percent[1].

    In a key win for Epic, the appeals court said clear evidence showed Apple acted in bad faith, hiding its decision-making and picking the most anticompetitive options to cling to revenue, even after claiming compliance back in early 2024[1]. The lower court, under Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, had nailed Apple in April for this, ordering tighter rules and even referring Apple and one executive for a criminal probe, which the Ninth Circuit left intact[1]. But Apple scored points too: the panel tossed the ban on commissions for off-app buys as not a proper contempt fix, sent the case back for tweaks to overly broad restrictions, and rejected Apple's push to scrap the whole injunction despite newer court rulings elsewhere[1].

    This Epic-Apple clash ties into broader pressure on the tech giant, though the U.S. Department of Justice's separate blockbuster lawsuit accusing Apple of illegally monopolizing smartphones has seen no major rulings in the past few days. On December 17, the DOJ filed a statement of interest in a private antitrust suit mirroring its claims, urging a New Jersey federal judge to shoot down Apple's bid to dismiss arguments over Apple Watch restrictions that lock out rivals[2]. No names of lead DOJ lawyers popped up in fresh filings, but the move signals Washington's ongoing heat on Apple's closed ecosystem.

    Apple's side stays mum on personnel shifts amid the fights, with no recent news on executives like services chief Eddy Cue, who's tangled in related depositions before. Analysts see the Ninth Circuit decision as a loss for Apple that could force friendlier developer links by mid-2026, potentially costing billions if commissions dip, but the remand gives breathing room to narrow penalties[1][3].

    Industry watchers say a full DOJ win might crack open iPhone repairs, payments, and cloud gaming, hitting Apple's one hundred billion dollar services haul and boosting rivals like Spotify or Google, though appeals could drag to 2027 or beyond[3]. For everyday folks, it means possibly cheaper apps and more choices down the line, without upending your iPhone tomorrow. The appeals court shut down Apple's free speech and property rights gripes, calling the fixes lawful and no price controls[1]. Expect more skirmishes, as Epic pushes enforcement and Apple refines its appeal strategy.

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    3 mins
  • "Civil Rights Groups Sue DOJ, DHS Over Alleged Pressure on Tech Firms to Remove Immigration Apps"

    "Civil Rights Groups Sue DOJ, DHS Over Alleged Pressure on Tech Firms to Remove Immigration Apps"
    Nov 27 2025
    I need to let you know that based on the search results provided, there isn't current information about a Department of Justice suit against Apple from the past few days.

    The most recent development in my search results involves the Electronic Frontier Foundation filing a lawsuit against the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security, not the other way around. This lawsuit, filed on November twenty-first, seeks to understand whether federal officials unconstitutionally pressured Apple, Google, and Meta to remove immigration tracking apps.

    The case centers on Apple's October removal of an app called ICEBlock, which allowed users to report Immigration and Customs Enforcement activities in their communities. Attorney General Pam Bondi publicly credited the government's efforts in getting Apple to take down the app, citing safety concerns and claims that it put law enforcement at risk.

    What you may be thinking of is Apple's involvement in this controversy, but the legal action is being brought against the government by civil rights advocates, not by the government against Apple. The Electronic Frontier Foundation wants access to communications between federal agencies and tech companies to determine if First Amendment violations occurred.

    If you're looking for information about a different Department of Justice suit against Apple, I would need updated search results to provide you with accurate reporting. Could you clarify which specific case you're interested in learning about?

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