> why should the government intercede to take that away from them
Because Apple is the new Standard Oil. We've decided that too much power and control in one vertically and horizontally integrated company is bad for consumers, bad for business, and bad for the health of our capitalist enterprise.
Under Apple's thumb it's much harder to launch a new product and be profitable. Apple takes too much and demands unreasonable things.
Apple is the face of computing today. They've installed themselves as the troll on the bridge. They need to be reminded that this is not the correct or healthy role for them to play and that there are plenty of other opportunities for them to pursue.
Microsoft post-DOJ emerged a healthier company. Apple will too.
In contrast to the EU, where monopoly protection guards the market itself from lack of competition, the US standard centers on harm to consumers.
... And that's the hardest part to prove regarding bringing antitrust against Apple. Millions of users and they aren't switching to another computing platform when the barriers to transition are extremely low, which suggests they're happy with Apple's products.
"Satisfies customers' needs" isn't harm to consumers.
Because Apple is the new Standard Oil. We've decided that too much power and control in one vertically and horizontally integrated company is bad for consumers, bad for business, and bad for the health of our capitalist enterprise.
Under Apple's thumb it's much harder to launch a new product and be profitable. Apple takes too much and demands unreasonable things.
Apple is the face of computing today. They've installed themselves as the troll on the bridge. They need to be reminded that this is not the correct or healthy role for them to play and that there are plenty of other opportunities for them to pursue.
Microsoft post-DOJ emerged a healthier company. Apple will too.