4 - Antitrust - Apple Lawsuit

What is the main reason the U.S. Department of Justice is suing Apple?

• For not paying taxes

• For poor customer service

• For maintaining an iPhone monopoly

• For environmental concerns

What exclusive feature of Apple is mentioned as part of the 'Walled Garden'?

• iMessage

• The physical design of the iPhone

• FaceTime

• Siri

What does Apple argue in response to the lawsuit?

• That the lawsuit threatens its innovation

• That the lawsuit is baseless

• That it will stop selling iPhones

• That it will switch to Android

What did Tim Cook suggest as a solution to iPhone to Android messaging problems?

• To buy an Android phone

• To use email instead

• To ignore the issue

• To buy your mom an iPhone

What could be a potential outcome if the lawsuit against Apple is successful?

• Apple could be forced to shut down

• Apple may have to make its services more compatible with Android

• Apple will only sell in the U.S.

• Apple will become a government entity

What are your thoughts on this situation? Do you agree with the government or do you think Apple should be left alone to conduct their business the way they want to? Explain your response.