Apple and DOJ hold early settlement talks in antitrust lawsuit

Apple Inc. and the US Justice Department have entered early discussions to potentially settle a major antitrust lawsuit filed in 2024. The DOJ's case alleges that the iPhone maker violated antitrust laws. The settlement talks are currently active, according to people with knowledge of the matter, but there is no guarantee of an agreement. No trial date has yet been set in the case.

Apple-DOJ settlement talks

• ▪No trial date has been set in the antitrust case between Apple and the US Justice Department.
• ▪The US Justice Department's 2024 lawsuit alleges that Apple violated antitrust laws with its iPhone business.
• ▪The settlement discussions between Apple and the DOJ are active, but there is no guarantee of an agreement.
• ▪Apple Inc. and the US Justice Department are in early discussions to settle a 2024 antitrust lawsuit.

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