Apple seeks Samsung data in South Korea antitrust case

Apple sought internal Samsung data in South Korea on April 8, 2026 as part of its ongoing antitrust case with the U.S. government over alleged monopoly practices. 9to5Mac reported the move and identified Samsung as the third party from which Apple is seeking internal information.

The source says Apple moved to obtain internal Samsung data from South Korea, but the excerpt does not specify which documents, business units, or time period the request covers. The excerpt also does not state which court is handling the request or whether Samsung has responded.

The case sits within broader scrutiny of large technology companies and mobile platform competition. Apple and Samsung are two of the largest smartphone manufacturers, and antitrust disputes involving mobile ecosystems can affect app distribution, device defaults, and platform control, but the source excerpt provides no eSIM-specific claims or technical details.