Apple hit with Rs 28,340 crore lawsuit in UK over iCloud practices, here is why
British consumer group Which? is suing Apple for allegedly unfairly promoting iCloud and hindering rival services, seeking £3 billion in damages for nearly 40 million UK users.Summary
Apple is facing a significant lawsuit in the UK, filed by consumer group Which?, which accuses the company of unfairly favoring its own iCloud storage service while making it difficult for users to access competitors. The legal action seeks approximately £3 billion (roughly Rs 28,340 crore) in damages for nearly 40 million UK consumers who used iCloud services between November 8, 2018, and the present. The case, which moved forward after a UK tribunal rejected Apple's request to exclude non-paying users, alleges that Apple abuses its market position by pushing paid subscriptions and creating barriers for rival cloud providers. While the tribunal ruled that both paying and non-paying users can remain part of the claim, one member warned against hypothetical pricing calculations. If successful, eligible users could receive an average payout of around £70, though Apple has not yet been ordered to pay damages and will face a trial to determine if it violated competition laws.
(Source：Digit)