Apple Under Investigation By Justice Department

The Justice Department has reportedly opened an antitrust inquiry into Apple's tactics in the market for digital music, according to the New York Times.

Its staff members have talked to major music labels and Internet music companies, according to several people briefed on the conversations. The antitrust inquiry is in the early stages, these people say, and the conversations have revolved broadly around the dynamics of selling music online.


Apparently, investigators are asking if Apple used its dominant market position to persuade labels to refuse Amazon exclusive access to new music.

The New York Times was unable to get official acknowledgment from anyone on the matter.