A D.C. federal judge appeared reluctant Friday to let
Apple’s bid comes as the US District Court for the District of Columbia considers remedies from a landmark decision that Google illegally monopolized web search through exclusive third-party agreements.
It’s not clear how Google’s own defense in the matter wouldn’t adequately cover Apple’s interests, Judge Amit Mehta said during a Friday status conference.
Mehta also questioned whether letting Apple participate as a party would invite other companies who deal …