# Apple in talks to settle DOJ antitrust lawsuit, per report - 9to5Mac

> Back in 2024, the US Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the company of a “smartphone monopoly. ” Apple has voiced its opposition to the case many times over the last two years.

- **Source:** [9to5Mac](https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/17/apple-in-talks-to-settle-doj-antitrust-lawsuit-per-report/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a5a9b9792382b3d3dfe32c2)
- **Published:** 2026-07-17
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #apple
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a5a9b9792382b3d3dfe32c2

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