Apple is accused of forcing millions of users to use its cloud storage service at high fees – Photo: REUTERS
DistantCallfaces a nearly £3 billion ($3.8 billion) lawsuit for violating competition laws, over forcing millions of UK users to use its cloud hosting service with low price.
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According to the organization, Apple makes it difficult for people who want to use services from alternative providers and takes advantage of its market dominance to charge users high fees.
Monthly iCloud subscription fees for UK consumers have increased from 20% to 29% in June 2023.
Built into every Apple device, iCloud is a cloud storage service that allows people to securely store photos, files, and other data online.
Users get 5GB of storage for free but for more space they have to pay, with plans ranging from 99p/month to £54.99/month.
