**[WSJ: Apple Treats OpenAI as the Next Android, Using Lawsuits to Buy Time]** According to monitoring by Beating, Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI may not just be about pursuing trade secrets. *The Wall Street Journal* believes this lawsuit continues Apple’s strategy from its battle against Android years ago. Steve Jobs once vowed to wage a "thermonuclear war" against Android, and Apple subsequently engaged in an eight-year legal battle with manufacturers like Samsung. This time, even before OpenAI has released any AI hardware, Apple has already made its move. The lawsuit could slow down OpenAI’s recruitment of Apple employees and increase the legal risks associated with its hardware development. OpenAI has already entered the hardware market by acquiring io Products, a company founded by Jony Ive, aiming to develop devices that reduce users' reliance on smartphone screens. Apple’s own AI product development has been slow, making it even more critical to secure time for the next round of device competition. However, lawsuits can only stall competitors—they cannot create Apple’s next-generation products. Whether Apple can maintain its dominance with the iPhone will ultimately depend on its products. [Original Link]