Millions in UK could claim share of £3bn after Apple case given green light
Summary
A UK consumer group called Which? won permission to take Apple to court over claims that the company trapped users into using its iCloud service and charged too much. The case could give about 40 million UK iCloud users a share of around £3 billion if Which? wins.Key Facts
- Which? alleges Apple locked users into its iCloud storage service and overcharged them since 2015.
- Around 40 million UK iCloud users who used the service between November 2018 and June 2026 may receive roughly £77 each.
- UK users living in the country on 8 June 2026 are included unless they opt out by 8 October 2026.
- Non-UK residents must opt in by 8 October 2026 to be part of the claim.
- Apple says customers do not have to use iCloud and that alternatives exist; it plans to appeal the lawsuit decision.
- iCloud offers free storage up to a limit, then charges for more, with prices ranging from 99p per month for 50GB to £54.99 per month for 12TB.
- Apple restricts competitor storage services’ access to iPhones, citing security reasons, which also gives iCloud extra features.
- The legal case is expected to start in October 2028.
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