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 In a significant development in the tech industry, a U.S. District Court has denied Apple's motion to dismiss a civil antitrust lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and several state attorneys general. The ruling, issued on June 30, 2025, by U.S. District Judge Julien Xavier Neals of New Jersey, allows the lawsuit to proceed.

The DOJ's lawsuit, filed in March 2024, alleges that Apple has violated Section 2 of the Sherman Antitrust Act by monopolizing or attempting to monopolize the smartphone and performance smartphone markets. The government contends that Apple's dominance is maintained through various restrictive practices, including blocking innovative apps and services, degrading the quality of cross-platform text messaging, and limiting the functionality of non-Apple smartwatches and mobile cloud streaming services.

Apple had moved to dismiss the lawsuit in August 2024, arguing that its limitations on third-party access to its technology were reasonable and disputing the government's market share calculations and anticompetitive effect allegations. However, Judge Neals ruled that the allegations were sufficient to merit further examination at trial, stating that the complaint includes numerous statements allegedly made by Apple executives regarding the barriers set in place to maintain its monopoly.

This decision is seen as a victory for the DOJ's aggressive antitrust enforcement, a posture that has been continued from the Biden administration into the current administration. The lawsuit poses a significant threat to Apple's highly lucrative mobile hardware business, as it challenges the company's control over app distribution and the features of its iPhones.

The ruling sets the stage for what could be years of litigation, as antitrust cases are known to be lengthy and often involve multiple appeals. For example, the DOJ's antitrust case against Alphabet Inc.'s Google, filed in October 2020, took four years to reach a ruling.

While neither the DOJ nor Apple has commented extensively on the ruling, it is clear that the case will have broad ramifications for the tech industry. If the DOJ prevails, it could lead to significant changes in how Apple operates its App Store, interacts with third-party developers, and integrates its hardware and software. This could potentially open up more opportunities for innovation and competition in the smartphone market.

The case also highlights ongoing global scrutiny of Apple's practices, as the company is also facing charges of anti-competitive behavior in the European Union. In response to a ruling by the European Commission, Apple recently introduced a new App Store fee structure for its operations in the EU to comply with the Digital Markets Act.

As the litigation moves forward, it will be closely watched by industry observers and consumers alike, given its potential to reshape the competitive landscape of the tech industry.
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