iCloud users across UK in line for a payout after 3,000,000,000 lawsuit | Tech News [Video]

Around 40 million people in the United Kingdom could be entitled to a payout from Apple after consumer group Which? launched a £3 billion lawsuit against the tech giant.

Which? have alleged that Apple has breached UK competition law by ‘forcing its iCloud services on customers.’

It says Apple have stifled their competition by encouraging users to sign up to iCloud to store photos, videos and others data and is therefore favouring its own products – effectively trapping customers into sticking with their devices.

Apple has also been accused of overcharging customers. The consumer rights group says once iOS users have signed up to iCloud, they then have to pay for the service after their photos, notes, messages and other data go over the free 5GB limit.

Which? is seeking damages for all affected iCloud customers since October 1^st, 2015, which could mean each individual may be owed, on average, £70.

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