Apple faces $3.78 billion lawsuit over iCloud practices affecting 40 million users

Apple is reportedly facing a $3.78 billion lawsuit in the UK. Reuters reported that consumer rights organization Which? Said it would take legal action against Apple. British consumer groups have accused the iPhone maker of breaching competition law by effectively locking some 40 million British customers into its iCloud service. According to the report, which one? It is claimed that Apple encourages users to sign up for iCloud to store photos, videos and other data, while making it difficult for users to use other providers.

Consumer groups accuse Apple of inflating iCloud costs

Apple users can get 5GB of free iCloud storage space to back up photos, messages and other content. Once the limit is exceeded, they need to pay for the service. In the UK, prices for additional storage range from £0.99 per month for 50GB of space to £54.99 per month for 12TB of space.
Which? saying this would lead to what it called inflated fees. It is estimated that consumers have been overcharged by up to £13.36 ($16.98) this year for monthly iCloud subscriptions due to a lack of competition.

Nearly 40 million Apple users may be eligible for compensation

If the claim is successful, some 40 million UK Apple customers who have used iCloud services over the past nine years may be eligible for compensation. According to which? It is estimated that Apple may have to pay its customers nearly 3 billion pounds ($3.78 billion).

what did apple say

In response to the lawsuit, Apple said its customers were not required to use iCloud and that many would choose third-party alternatives. “We reject any suggestion that our iCloud Practice are anti-competitive and will vigorously defend against any other legal claims.

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