The antitrust lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice against Apple has not been dismissed, as Apple's motion for dismissal was denied.
The DOJ accused Apple of having a smartphone monopoly in the U.S., citing restrictions on third-party access to Apple services, claiming consumers are 'locked' into Apple's ecosystem.
Apple argues against being labeled a monopolist, pointing out competition from companies like Samsung and Google, and believes the DOJ is trying to force it to support its competitors financially.
The case is projected to stretch beyond 2028 before potentially making it to trial, highlighting the legal complexities and time involved in such antitrust cases.