Apple may be worth one and a half Googles now, but the world’s most valuable company needs its relationship with the world’s largest search engine to keep clicking. Such was evident Monday when Apple

Apple wants to join the antitrust case against Google, and it has explained why it doesn't want to create its own rival search engine.

Apple Inc. has asked to participate in an upcoming antitrust trial that will focus on Google LLC’s practices in the search market. Reuters reported the request today, citing a court document filed on Monday.