Apple presents ‘intense rivalry’ as defense against monopoly allegations in court

Apple has refuted claims that it is a monopolist and highlighted the fierce competition it faces in the tech sector in a letter previewing its motion to dismiss a US antitrust lawsuit. The company’s lawyers argued that the alleged anticompetitive conduct involved Apple making independent decisions about the terms and conditions for third-party access to its platform. They also stated that the US government failed to properly define the relevant market and establish Apple’s monopoly power within it. Apple further dismissed the claim that it has a smartphone market monopoly, citing competition from Google and Samsung. The company emphasized that users have the option to switch to competitor platforms if they are unhappy with Apple’s limitations. It also warned that the lawsuit could set a dangerous precedent and give the government excessive control over technology design.