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Apple in early settlement talks with US justice department over antitrust case

Apple is in early settlement discussions with the US Department of Justice over an antitrust case, signalling a potential shift in how the regulator handles big tech enforcement and what concessions Apple may need to make.

The Wire takeaway

If you're building on Apple's platform, Apple is now negotiating what it must let you do. Watch what Apple agrees to in settlement—that becomes your new operating license, and it likely opens customer acquisition channels you don't have today.

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Topics: antitrust · apple · doj-settlement · big-tech-regulation · enforcement

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