Vocal developers dismayed at DOJ considering antitrust settlement with Apple
Epic Games now fears that the Department of Justice will let Apple off its antitrust suit with a settlement that does nothing to deter future App Store behavior. Apple's long-running dispute with the DOJ may be coming to an end. Image source: Apple More than two years on from when the Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Apple in an enormous antitrust suit , it has once again signaled that it would…
Epic Games and PayPal are expressing concern over the Department of Justice's (DOJ) consideration of settling with Apple in the ongoing antitrust case. The developers argue that a settlement would not prevent Apple from continuing its alleged anticompetitive behavior on the App Store. Sources within the companies claim that the DOJ has asked them about ways Apple could enhance interoperability between iPhone and rival devices, interpreting this as a sign that the DOJ may be seeking a resolution.
Despite multiple requests for comment, neither Epic Games, PayPal, nor Apple have publicly addressed the situation. The DOJ, however, maintains that it will continue to prioritize affordability for all Americans. While the developers' fears are plausible, given the DOJ's historically vague approach to the case, a settlement appears likely due to the broad nature of the allegations.
Apple, which had already appealed the DOJ's lawsuit in March 2024, publicly rebutted the claims in July 2025, asserting that each accusation was false. The DOJ's shift in administration and staffing may have influenced its preference for settlements over lengthy court battles.
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