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How Judge Mehta's Ruling on Google Impacts Apple

In a landmark decision, Judge Amit P. Mehta ruled that Google acted illegally to maintain its monopoly in online search. This ruling has significant implications for the tech industry, especially for Apple. Let's dive into how this decision affects Apple, focusing on two major areas: the default search engine in Safari and Apple's current DOJ lawsuit. The Default Search Engine in Safari One big point from Judge Mehta's ruling is Google's habit of paying billions to be the default search engin…

Apple Seeks Dismissal of DOJ Antitrust Lawsuit

Today, on August 1, Apple asked a U.S. judge to dismiss the Department of Justice's (DOJ) antitrust lawsuit. Filed in May, this lawsuit accuses Apple of monopolizing the smartphone market through restrictive practices that affect developers. Apple argues that the DOJ’s case doesn’t meet the legal criteria required to prove a violation of Section 2 of the Sherman Act and could harm innovation and consumer choice. Background of the Lawsuit The DOJ, along with 19 states and Washington, D.C., cla…