Tech News Warmup: Justice Department sues Apple

Who filed the antitrust lawsuit against Apple?

• The Federal Trade Commission

• The Justice Department

• The European Union

• The Supreme Court

What is Apple accused of in the lawsuit?

• Engineering an illegal monopoly in smartphones

• Violating copyright laws

• Tax evasion

• Data breach

Where was the lawsuit against Apple filed?

• New Jersey

• New York

• California

• Texas

What does the lawsuit allege Apple's monopoly power does?

• Decreases smartphone quality

• Increases smartphone prices

• Improves consumer choice

• Stifles innovation

What is one of the specific practices Apple is accused of in the lawsuit?

• Forcing customers to use only Apple products

• Prohibiting internet access

• Banning all third-party apps

• Limiting access to contactless payment for third-party digital wallets

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What is Apple's annual revenue nearly?

• $500 billion

• $300 billion

• $400 billion

• $200 billion

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What does the lawsuit seek to stop Apple from doing?

• Selling iPhones

• Undermining technologies that compete with its own apps

• Creating new products

• Expanding globally

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What potential outcome is the lawsuit aiming for regarding Apple's market practices?

• To enforce a split of Apple's hardware and software divisions

• To mandate Apple to allow third-party app stores

• To reduce the prices of Apple products

• To increase the transparency of Apple's app review process

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How has Apple responded to the allegations made in the lawsuit?

• By agreeing to settle out of court

• By denying all allegations and vowing to fight the lawsuit

• By proposing changes to its app store policies

• By requesting a dismissal of the case

What impact could the lawsuit have on consumers, according to experts?

• It could lead to higher prices for Apple products

• It might result in more choices and lower prices for apps

• It may have no significant impact on consumers

• It could restrict access to certain apps

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