Apple's 'Walled Garden' under fire in lawsuit

Very early on in its nearly half-century history, Apple made a decision that its products were to stand out alone and shouldn't be combined with products from other companies.

US Attorney General Merrick Garland arrives to announce an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, at the Justice Department in Washington, DC, on March 21, 2024. - Apple on Thursday warned that the lawsuit over alleged monopolistic practices by the iPhone maker could set a dangerous precedent on government intervention. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)