The US is suing Apple for anti-competitive behaviour. But the company’s walled-off tech ecosystem has driven its bold innovation
- Written by Luke Heemsbergen, Senior Lecturer, Digital, Political, Media, Deakin University
With an impressive 60% of the US smartphone market, Apple is undeniably big, but not a clear monopoly.
Yet, years of innovation by Apple have effectively given the company its own exclusive tech ecosystem. Now, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has alleged this ecosystem is harming competition and innovation through Apple’s unique market...
