An Apple class action complaint was filed in a northern California court, accusing the company of unfair practices to maintain iCloud’s dominance as the primary cloud storage option for its devices. The complaint alleges that Apple has imposed technological restrictions on other cloud providers, limiting the types of files they can host, thereby giving iCloud exclusive full-service storage for Apple device users. This has allowed Apple to charge higher fees without facing any real competition.
The proposed class, represented by Hagens Berman, would include tens of millions of US customers. While iPhone and iPad users can store certain files with non-Apple cloud providers, iCloud has exclusive permission to host app data and device settings, leaving users with limited options.
2024-03-03 14:08:22
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