[Apple Engages in Early Settlement Talks with U.S. Department of Justice Over Antitrust Lawsuit] Apple is engaged in early settlement discussions with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding a 2024 lawsuit accusing the iPhone maker of violating antitrust laws. The negotiations are ongoing, but both parties cannot guarantee a final agreement, and a trial date for the case has yet to be determined. Apple has submitted multiple settlement proposals to the Department of Justice to resolve the case and has made adjustments in response to some of the allegations, including introducing a small app mechanism and opening up its iMessage application ecosystem. (Cailian Press)