UK class action lawsuit against Apple over iCloud storage practices gets court approval
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Laura Cress
Summary
A UK consumer group, Which?, has been given permission to proceed with a class action lawsuit against Apple over its iCloud storage practices. The claim alleges that Apple has locked users into its iCloud service since 2015 by not allowing rival storage services full access to its devices, resulting in overcharging. Apple offers limited free storage and then charges from 99p/month for 50GB to £54.99/month for 12TB. Apple defends its practices on security grounds and notes many customers use third-party alternatives.
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bskyUK class action lawsuit against Apple over iCloud storage practices gets court approvalbbc.co.ukKey quotes
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Apple rejected the suggestion its practices are anti-competitive, saying many customers rely on third-party alternatives.
Apple does not give rival storage services full access to its devices, saying this is for security reasons - although it also means iCloud has more features than non-Apple alternatives.
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