Apple, one of the world's most powerful companies, is now under fire from the U.S. government. The Department of Justice along with 15 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit against the Silicon Valley giant on Thursday, accusing the company of abusing its power as a monopoly to edge out rivals and ensure customers keep using its products.
The heart of the 88-page lawsuit centers around claims that Apple stopped smaller companies from accessing the hardware and software in its iPhones, which led to fewer options and higher prices for customers.
