Why Apple Will Prevail

The Department of Justice has filed its long-telegraphed suit against Apple, and it will doubtless be a long process that will produce negative headlines, but we think that Apple will prevail in the end. Similarly, Apple does not have a monopoly on the broader smartphone or digital gaming markets. The DOJ case is broader but will still ultimately hinge on defining market (is the market iOS or all smartphones?) and producing evidence showing that Apple’s actions directly harmed competition and consumers.