Apple says DOJ lawsuit ‘threatens who we are’ as it vows to ‘vigorously defend against it’

Apple has responded to the Department of Justice lawsuit that has been expected for some time now.

In the statement, Apple says the lawsuit threatens its identity and it will vigorously defend itself from it:

At Apple, we innovate every day to make technology people love—designing products that work seamlessly together, protect people’s privacy and security, and create a magical experience for our users. This lawsuit threatens who we are and the principles that set Apple products apart in fiercely competitive markets. If successful, it would hinder our ability to create the kind of technology people expect from Apple—where hardware, software, and services intersect. It would also set a dangerous precedent, empowering government to take a heavy hand in designing people’s technology. We believe this lawsuit is wrong on the facts and the law, and we will vigorously defend against it.

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