Judge Greenlights Class Action Against Apple, Accusing iCloud of Monopolistic Practices
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A federal judge has allowed a class action lawsuit against Apple to proceed, challenging the company’s practices regarding its iCloud storage service. Consumers allege that Apple’s requirements regarding data backup violate antitrust laws, potentially resulting in inflated costs for users. U.S. District Judge Eumi Lee ruled that plaintiffs had presented enough evidence to support their claims, asserting that Apple has created an unfair monopoly over digital storage solutions. The lawsuit claims that the company forces iPhone users to utilize iCloud for backing up critical data, while limiting the functionality of third-party … Read more