Apple (AAPL) could face a government antitrust probe over the company’s new policy of requiring software developers who create apps for the iPhone and iPad to use only Apple programming tools. The situation is related to Apple’s refusal to support the Adobe (ADBE) Flash platform.
The New York Post this morning reports that the FTC and the Department of Justice are “locked in negotiations” over which agency will take the lead on the company on the inquiry. The story notes that the fact that the government is looking at the situation does not necessarily mean any action will be taken against Apple. The story said both agencies declined comment.
There have previously been reports that Adobe plans to sue Apple over its bar on Flash.
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