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Judge Rejects Apple’s Bid to Dismiss U.S. Antitrust Lawsuit over iPhone Market Power

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Apple must face a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit accusing it of unlawfully maintaining monopoly power in the U.S. smartphone market, a federal judge ruled on Monday. The decision paves the way for a potentially years-long legal battle over Apple’s business practices.

U.S. District Judge Julien Neals in Newark, New Jersey, denied Apple’s motion to dismiss the case, which centers on how the company allegedly uses technical and contractual restrictions to limit competition. The DOJ, joined by several states and Washington, D.C., argues that Apple has implemented policies that discourage users from switching to rival devices and suppress third-party innovation in areas like apps, smartwatches, messaging, and digital wallets.

An Apple spokesperson responded by saying the company believes the lawsuit is flawed in both fact and law, and vowed to vigorously defend itself in court. The DOJ declined to comment on the ruling.

Apple’s iPhone, the world’s most popular smartphone, generated $201 billion in sales in 2024. The tech giant introduced a new budget iPhone model in February, pricing it $170 higher than the previous version despite added features.

The antitrust case, filed in March 2024, argues that Apple’s practices—including restricting app developer access, imposing high fees, and limiting device interoperability—create unlawful barriers to competition. Apple counters that these policies are necessary for security and innovation, and that being forced to share proprietary technology could undermine its product ecosystem.

This case joins a broader wave of U.S. antitrust actions against major tech companies, spanning both the Biden and Trump administrations. Meta Platforms and Amazon are also facing monopoly lawsuits, while Google-owner Alphabet is battling two separate antitrust cases.

Apple Set to Revamp tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS with New ‘Solarium’ Interface at WWDC 2025: Report

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With WWDC 2025 approaching, Apple is gearing up to showcase not only the anticipated iOS 19 updates for the iPhone but also significant software enhancements across its other devices. According to a well-known journalist, the Cupertino-based company plans to unveil major updates to the operating systems powering Apple TV (tvOS), Apple Watch (watchOS), and the Vision Pro headset (visionOS). Central to these upgrades is a new user interface that aims to unify the experience across Apple’s ecosystem.

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, in his Power On newsletter, revealed that Apple’s upcoming software refresh will extend beyond iOS, macOS, and iPadOS to include tvOS, watchOS, and visionOS. These systems will adopt a fresh, modern look based on an interface called “Solarium,” inspired by the design of glass rooms that allow natural sunlight to flood in. This new UI approach is expected to bring a slicker, more elegant visual style that aligns with Apple’s broader design language.

Gurman explained that the revamped operating systems will feature a cleaner and more consistent aesthetic, particularly for tvOS and watchOS, making them feel more integrated with Apple’s flagship platforms like the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. At the same time, visionOS will receive updates that enhance the functionality of Apple’s mixed reality headset, potentially introducing new interactive elements and improved system navigation tailored to immersive experiences.

While exact details remain under wraps, Apple has hinted at these design changes through WWDC promotional material, which includes a 3D reflective and translucent icon representing the Apple Park stage. Gurman also noted that iOS 19 aims to reduce inconsistencies in UI behavior across platforms—such as menu layouts and app closing gestures—making interactions smoother and more intuitive. Core apps across the systems may be redesigned to maintain visual and functional harmony, promising a more seamless user experience across Apple’s expanding range of devices.

iPhone Users Can Now Set Google Translate as Their Default Translation App

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Google Translate Can Now Be Set as Default on iPhone With Latest iOS Update

Google Translate for iOS has received a major functionality upgrade, allowing iPhone and iPad users to set it as their default translation app. This change comes in the wake of Apple’s iOS 18.4 update, which expanded support for third-party apps to take over core system functions such as media playback, navigation, and translation. Until now, Apple’s native Translate app was the primary option for handling translation requests. With this update, Google Translate becomes a powerful and flexible alternative.

According to the latest information available on the iOS App Store, users running iOS 18.4 or iPadOS 18.4 can now configure Google Translate as their default translation app. To do this, users must update the app to version 9.8.011 or later. Once set, the app will handle translation tasks triggered through system features such as Siri or text selection, offering a more personalized and potentially more accurate translation experience based on Google’s extensive language database.

Google Translate’s capabilities go far beyond basic word-for-word translation. The app supports real-time translation between 249 languages, making it one of the most comprehensive tools available on mobile platforms. It accommodates multiple input methods, including typing, voice dictation, and even handwriting recognition. The app also includes offline functionality via downloadable language packs, ensuring continued usability even without an internet connection.

Additional features enhance Google Translate’s usefulness in everyday scenarios. Users can translate text in images using the camera, perform live transcription during conversations, and save frequently used phrases for quick access. These tools make the app particularly useful for travelers, multilingual households, and professionals needing fast and reliable translation. Now, with the ability to set it as the default translator on iOS devices, Google Translate becomes even more tightly integrated into the Apple ecosystem—offering users a seamless, cross-platform language solution.