Millions of iCloud users could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given UK green light
Summary
A group called Which? has won permission to take Apple to court in the UK over its iCloud service. The group says millions of users were forced to pay too much because Apple limits options for cloud storage. The case could lead to a payout totaling about £3 billion to affected iCloud customers.Key Facts
- The lawsuit targets Apple’s iCloud cloud storage service in the UK.
- It claims Apple has locked users into iCloud and charged them unfair prices since 2015.
- Around 40 million UK iCloud customers who used the service between November 2018 and June 2026 may get roughly £77 each if the case succeeds.
- Customers living in the UK on June 8, 2026, are included unless they choose to opt out by October 8, 2026.
- Apple disagrees with the claim and plans to appeal the decision to proceed to trial.
- The case will be heard at the Competition Appeal Tribunal, with a trial date expected in October 2028.
- Apple offers some free iCloud storage, then charges monthly fees ranging from 99p to £54.99 depending on amount.
- Apple says it limits other storage services on its devices for security, which also gives iCloud extra features.
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