In most jurisdictions around the world, it is illegal for large companies to band together to form agreements or “trusts” to behave in a particular way – for example, to all sell their products for the same high price. Laws designed to outlaw this type of behavior are called antitrust legislation. However, the term is used more generally to refer to laws designed to prevent companies from engaging in any kind of anti-competitive action – that is, do anything that would tend to artificially distort competition within a market. One common myth is that antitrust laws only apply to monopolies. Thi
Antitrust: What is it, and why is Apple being investigated? - 9to5MacFirst, Apple is a very large company, and it would be very easy for a company of that size to commit antitrust violations, so it is to be expected that any massive corporation would be put under the antitrust microscope. But in Apple’s case, there are some more specific concerns based on the company”s market dominance in particular areas. These are addressed below.
Antitrust: What is it, and why is Apple being investigated? - 9to5MacThere are a number of different ones, in areas as diverse as ad tracking and Sign In With Apple, but here are three of the main ones.
Antitrust: What is it, and why is Apple being investigated? - 9to5MacApple says it faces world’s largest antitrust fine as India’s regulator hardens stance Ben Lovejoy | Apr 20 2026 - 4:06 am PT | Apr 20 2026 - 4:06 am PT Apple has said that it could potentially be fined a massive $38 billion in an antitrust battle taking place in India after it refused to cooperate… …
… Apple denied pause in Indian App Store antitrust investigation As frequent 9to5Mac readers know, Apple has been locked in an antitrust dispute with India’s competition watchdog over the App Store, with the fight increasingly centered on how much access regulators should have to the company’s global… …
Antitrust 480 'Antitrust' stories January 2012 - June 2026 See All Stories There are growing concerns that Apple could be facing an anti-trust investigation by the US Department of Justice. Table of contents What does antitrust mean? Why is Apple facing antitrust investigations? …
… Last year, in an attempt to appease the country’s antitrust watchdog, the company proposed several changes to the framework’s rules. …
… That potentially left it facing the world’s last largest antitrust fine of a massive $38 billion … The usual Apple antitrust battle, with a twist Apple has faced antitrust legislation, competition regulator investigations, and lawsuits around the world. …
Apple says U.S. is refusing to produce federal agency documents in DOJ antitrust case Marcus Mendes | May 25 2026 - 2:29 pm PT | May 25 2026 - 2:29 pm PT Apple is asking a federal judge in New Jersey to force the U.S. government to turn over documents from 14 federal agencies that it says could sup… …
… Antitrust regulators in Europe have forced Apple to allow third-party app stores and to open up the NFC chip in iPhones for use by competitors to Apple Wallet. …
… Broadcast groups want smart TVs and virtual assistants to be designated as gatekeepers As reported by Reuters , the Association of Commercial Television and Video on Demand Services in Europe ACT is calling for smart TV platforms and virtual assistants to be designated as gatekeepers under the DMA:… …
… The European Commission ordered Meta on Tuesday to give competing artificial intelligence assistants free access to WhatsApp, a rare emergency intervention that will stay in force until it completes an antitrust investigation into the company. …
… The company has again criticized what it calls “junk fees” from Apple and indicated it expects to win an ongoing antitrust lawsuit against the iPhone maker … Epic made the announcement today. …