Millions in UK could claim share of £3B after Apple case given green light
4 hours ago
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- A class action lawsuit against Apple in the UK, led by consumer group Which?, is proceeding to trial, potentially entitling millions to a share of a £3bn claim.
- Which? alleges Apple "trapped" users into its iCloud service, overcharging around 40 million customers who could receive roughly £77 each if the lawsuit succeeds.
- Eligibility includes UK residents who used iCloud between November 2018 and June 2026, with non-residents needing to opt in by October 2024, and UK residents can opt out by October 2026.
- Apple denies the claims, stating that iCloud is not mandatory and there are alternatives, citing security reasons for limiting rival storage services on its devices.
- The case, filed at the Competition Appeal Tribunal, aims to hold Apple accountable for anti-competitive tactics and is scheduled for trial in October 2028.