They accuse Apple of monopolizing the smartphone market by deliberately making other products incompatible with its own devices. This strategy allegedly leads to fewer choices, higher prices, lower quality, and less innovation in the market. Apple defends its actions by claiming they are for customer privacy and safety. The lawsuit is expected to last several years.
Vocabulary:
• Antitrust: In the US, Antitrust laws refer to laws or regulations that aim to prevent monopolies or unfair business practices that could harm competition and consumers. These laws are designed to promote fair competition in the market.
• To reckon: to think or believe something is true or likely.
• Fees: money charged for a particular service.
• To go on: to continue, to last.
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