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Tech Policy & Legal • Source: 9to5Mac / TechCrunch • August 18, 2026

Apple Pushes Back Against DOJ Lawsuit, Declaring Antitrust Claims 'Fail at Every Level'

Apple Pushes Back Against DOJ Lawsuit, Declaring Antitrust Claims 'Fail at Every Level'

Apple has launched a aggressive defense in federal court, filing a comprehensive motion to dismiss the U.S. Department of Justice's landmark antitrust suit. Apple legal counsel declared that the government's claims of illegal monopoly maintenance 'fail at every legal and factual level.'

Apple has launched a aggressive defense in federal court, filing a comprehensive motion to dismiss the U.S. Department of Justice's landmark antitrust suit. Apple legal counsel declared that the government's claims of illegal monopoly maintenance 'fail at every legal and factual level.' The tech policy & legal details above are what the the original report report is actually claiming — not a full spec sheet.

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The DOJ's lawsuit alleges that Apple restricts cross-platform messaging, third-party smartwatches, and cloud gaming apps to lock users into iPhones. Apple countered that its tight hardware-software integration is a pro-competitive differentiator that safeguards user security and privacy.

Oral arguments on the motion to dismiss are scheduled for late September, setting up a high-stakes legal battle that could reshape the tech industry.