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Apple invested three years in creating an Apple Watch compatible with Android devices, but halted due to "technical constraints"
Apple made a significant effort to make their Apple Watches compatible with Android and other non-iPhone devices. Despite these efforts, they were forced to discontinue the project after three years due to technical obstacles.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) launched a substantial antitrust legal action against Apple on Thursday. The lawsuit alleges that the tech behemoth has created a monopoly in the smartphone industry with its iPhone and other products, such as the Apple Watch.
Merrick Garland, the US Attorney General, pointed out difficulties in pairing the Apple Watch with devices other than iPhones. Despite this, it has been reported that Apple sought to make the watch compatible with Android over a span of three years, but ran into technical obstacles.
A report from 9to5Mac revealed that Apple invested three years in researching the feasibility of integrating Android support into the Apple Watch. However, they concluded that "technical restrictions" were the cause of this initiative not coming to fruition.
The legal action, jointly initiated with 17 state and district attorneys general, accuses Apple of breaching competition regulations. The suit highlights instances such as charging a 30 percent fee on App Store transactions, distinguishing iMessage text bubbles for Android users, and disclosing personal data when utilizing Apple Wallet.
Apple has denied the claims made in the lawsuit, arguing that both the factual and legal aspects of the lawsuit have been misrepresented.
The anti-monopoly legal action against Apple poses a considerable judicial issue in the United States, but the technology behemoth has also encountered strict rules in the European Union.
These rules require Apple to switch from Lightning cables to USB-C and to allow third-party app stores on its devices. Still, any significant modifications are not expected to happen quickly as the legal proceedings continue in court.
Even though Android doesn't support Apple Watch, Google has made the most of the wearable technology market with its own range of gadgets. The Pixel Watch, especially with the launch of the Pixel Watch 2, has drawn considerable interest.
Furthermore, Google's purchase of Fitbit has strengthened its position in the wearable technology industry. Fitbit is set to incorporate artificial intelligence into its products to offer users customised health and fitness data.
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