Lawsuit filed in the US accusing Apple of unfair competition over CarPlay system

A lawsuit in the United States has been launched against the tech giant Apple in connection with its popular CarPlay service.

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The Department of Justice accuses the company of an illegal monopoly, claiming that CarPlay gives Apple excessive control over the automotive industry and suppresses competition.

The 88-page lawsuit states that the expansion of CarPlay's functionality, including its plans to incorporate key aspects of automotive functions, confirms Apple's anticompetitive behaviour.

According to the prosecutors, Apple's plans to introduce a more immersive version of CarPlay that displays key car parameters such as speed and heating are further evidence of the company's illegal monopoly in the smartphone industry.

Experts point out that such actions could limit innovation in the automotive industry and make it more difficult for car manufacturers to develop their own technologies.

Despite these allegations, CarPlay remains popular among Americans, who see it as an important feature for their future cars.

Experts point out that car manufacturers are not obliged to allow Apple to take over all screens in the cabin, and they can limit the interface to selected screens.

In addition, prosecutors pointed to a problem with digital keys through Apple Wallet, which they say increases dependence on the iPhone and prevents automakers from innovating.

Apple has not yet responded to these allegations.

Source: The Verge