Could Apple iPhone owners could get £70 refund if lawsuit successful?

Consumer group Which? Alleges that Apple has been overcharging customers in the UK for its iCloud storage services.

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00:00Apple is facing a lawsuit claiming it traps around 40 million UK customers in

00:05its iCloud service charging what consumer group which calls rip-off

00:10prices. If successful the case could lead to a three billion pound payout averaging

00:16£70 per user which argues Apple has effectively forced customers into its

00:22iCloud services since 2015 by offering limited free storage and charging for

00:28further capacity. Monthly fees range from 99 pence for 50 gigabytes to $54.99

00:35for 12 terabytes and alternative storage providers have limited compatibility on

00:42Apple devices. Apple defends its policies asserting that iCloud is

00:46optional and third-party solutions are available. This case adds to a series of

00:52class actions targeting big tech companies with claims against Facebook

00:56Google and others at the Competition Appeal Tribunal. Toby Starr of Humphreys

01:02Curse Setter notes that this growing trend could start impacting tech giants

01:07operations through settlements and decisions over time. Which chief

01:11executive Annabel Holt says the lawsuit aims to secure fair compensation, prevent

01:17similar practices and foster a more competitive market. Apple denies any

01:22wrongdoing asserting its practices are not anti-competitive.