[mal10c]

I agree with the comments, that's a pretty lame excuse. But I've gotta understand where others are coming from here. I just don't see why Apple is in such hot water here - they created a gadget (well multiple) that people like. We're not forced to buy those gadgets and we have alternatives. Sure Apple has made a butt load of money on this, but it's not like other players are prevented from making similar gadgets. I guess if I made a thing, say a new type of keyboard and I also make a motherboard and ultimately some new type of computer - then isn't it my prerogative to decide that I'm only going to support that keyboard with that computer? Or is that thinking too simple: instead is the problem that Apple isn't allowing others to take the device they bought (keyboard in this example) and on their own make it work with their Asus computer? eh, maybe a lame example but happy to hear thoughts and feedback.

[bhelkey]

The lawsuit alleges Apple uses their control over iOS to push users away from Android compatible watches to Apple Watches. Specifically, by adding restrictions to third party watches that don't apply to Apple Watches.

The DOJ views this as a way to deter iPhone users from switching phones. To do so they would need to buy a new watch.

They reference an Apple VP who wrote Apple Watches, "may prevent iPhone customers from switching.”