The gargantuan Department of Justice lawsuit filed at Apple last week could ultimately result in Apple being forced to break up as a company, just like Microsoft nearly was in its spat with the DOJ back in 2001.
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last few days, you’re undoubtedly aware that the DOJ has filed the lawsuit of the century against the iPhone maker. Apple vs. the United States claims the company has a monopoly on its iPhone ecosystem, stifling competition and blocking out rivals from access to some of its platform systems such as Apple Pay. Now, a new report reveals that the DOJ wants all options on the table including a break-up order, something that could inspire the EU to seek a similar remedy on the other side of the pond.
