The US Department of Justice has filed a landmark lawsuit alleging that Apple has a smartphone monopoly. In the suit, the government claimed that one of the world's most successful and valuable companies has a stranglehold on phones, and stated bluntly that Apple uses it to extract more money from consumers.
"Apple has gone from revolutionizing the smartphone market to stalling its advancement,” said Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco. A report by Reuters suggests the European Union will soon launch a probe into Apple as well -- meaning the company's legal headaches may only just have begun.
