Have An iPhone? You Could Be Owed Cash As Apple Faces Major UK Lawsuit
Millions of UK iPhone users could receive payouts after a class action lawsuit against Apple over iCloud practices was cleared for trial.Summary
A class action lawsuit against Apple regarding its iCloud service has been cleared to proceed in the UK, potentially affecting up to 40 million customers. The claim, brought by consumer group 'Which?', alleges that Apple restricted rival cloud storage services on its devices, effectively pushing users toward iCloud. If successful, eligible users could receive around £77 each from a total compensation pot of £3 billion. The legal action covers UK residents who used iCloud between November 2018 and June 2026. Apple has rejected the allegations, stating that customers are not required to use iCloud and that alternatives exist. The case is set to move toward a trial, which is not expected to be heard until October 2028.
(Source：International Business Times)