U.S. Nears Filing Broad Antitrust Case Against Apple The U.S. Justice Department is close to filing an antitrust case against Apple, focusing on how the company has used its products and services to maintain dominance. The investigation has looked into Apple's control over its hardware and software, its integration of devices like the Apple Watch with the iPhone, and its restrictions on competitors accessing services like iMessage. If the lawsuit is filed, it would be a significant challenge to Apple's business model. This comes as European regulators are also increasing pressure on Apple's app store practices. The resolution of the Justice Department's investigation may be influenced by how Apple complies with European regulations. Apple is facing this regulatory scrutiny as its business slows, with a decline in annual revenue reported last year. The investigation has also examined Apple's policies on cloud gaming apps, location services, and access to tap-to-pay functions on iPhones. This potential antitrust case follows previous legal challenges to Apple, including a 2012 case related to e-books. Adblock test (Why?)