Day 10
The high-stakes antitrust trial between the United States and tech behemoth Google reached an interesting point this week as a key figure from Apple, Eddy Cue, entered the witness box. This prominent executive, with a tenure stretching back to 1989, oversees a vast swath of Apple’s operations and reports directly to CEO Tim Cook.
Eddy Cue’s appearance illuminated the intricate ties between Apple and Google, with critical revelations around the controversial Information Sharing Agreement (ISA) that establishes Google as the default search engine on Safari. The questioning focused on Apple’s potential motivations for retaining Google as the prime choice, with the Department of Justice (DOJ) showcasing the billions flowing from Google to Apple as a pivotal factor, countering Cue’s assertion that the choice was solely based on product merit.
