In this episode, Richard Hoeg delves into the impact of Apple's restrictive platform strategies on consumers and developers. He provides an in-depth analysis of the Sherman Act and its implications, discusses the legality of Apple's walled garden model, and evaluates the Department of Justice's claims against Apple's conduct.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/apple-sued-by-biden-administration-in-landmark-case-over-iphone-monopoly/ar-BB1kijdH

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-21/apple-google-set-to-be-hit-by-first-probes-under-eu-digital-law

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/read-the-lawsuit-united-states-v-apple/ar-BB1kikAz

https://www.justice.gov/opa/speech/attorney-general-merrick-b-garland-delivers-remarks-lawsuit-against-apple-monopolizing

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CPRT-117HPRT47832/pdf/CPRT-117HPRT47832.pdf

https://www.justice.gov/archives/atr/competition-and-monopoly-single-firm-conduct-under-section-2-sherman-act-chapter-1

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-withdraws-report-antitrust-monopoly-law

https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.njd.544402/gov.uscourts.njd.544402.1.0_3.pdf

https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/21/24107784/apples-response-to-the-dojs-iphone-antitrust-lawsuit

(0:00) Introduction - A New Approach

(12:49) Analysis of the impact on consumers and developers

(30:25) Deep dive into the Sherman Act and its implications

(46:01) The Lawsuit

(1:05:02) Examination of Apple's restrictive platform strategies

(1:18:40) Impact of Apple's business model on other industries

(1:34:27) Legality of Apple's walled garden model

(1:50:30) Evaluation of smartphone platforms and their features

(2:01:07) Impact of Apple's restrictions on super apps

(2:37:40) The Department of Justice's claims against Apple's conduct