Apple Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Allegedly Unlawful iCloud Service
Apple Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Allegedly Unlawful iCloud Service
March 09 2024 - 11:41pm
Despite providing only 5GB of free space on iCloud, Apple is facing a collective lawsuit due to its mandatory use of iCloud for the Limited Files feature. The claim suggests that this practice allows Apple to secure approximately 70% market share in cloud storage, outpacing its competitors. Explore the details below. 👇
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Apple's policy of providing users with only 5GB of free storage space for iCloud services may lead to legal troubles for the company.
Indeed, Apple is now facing a class-action lawsuit filed in the Northern District Court of the United States, alleging that the company substantially profits by excessively raising iCloud pricing.
According to the lawsuit, Apple's mobile devices require users to use Apple's own cloud service, iCloud, for accessing application data and device settings.
This situation implies that Apple illicitly integrates its devices with iCloud services.
Allegedly, this mandate allows Apple to dominate the cloud storage market with about a 70% share, surpassing its competitors.
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The focal point of the lawsuit revolves around Apple's failure to provide any valid technological or security-related reason for making iCloud usage mandatory.
Defendants claim that Apple implements this policy solely to restrict competition and make iCloud more appealing compared to other cloud platforms.
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