Apple Sued for Alleged iCloud Monopoly, Faces Antitrust Claims

A class-action lawsuit accuses Apple of monopolizing cloud storage for its devices, alleging unfair practices that stifle competition and inflate prices.

Apple faces a proposed class-action lawsuit for allegedly monopolizing cloud storage on its devices, with claims it forces users to pay high prices for iCloud.
The lawsuit, filed in San Jose, California, represents tens of millions of consumers and seeks unspecified damages that could be tripled under federal antitrust law.
Plaintiffs argue Apple's restrictions on cloud storage violate the Sherman Act and California's Unfair Competition Law, claiming iCloud's market dominance is
undisciplined by competition.
Critics say Apple's iCloud pricing is marked up to generate
almost pure profit,
highlighting the tech giant's monopoly power in the cloud storage market for Apple users.
The lawsuit also criticizes Apple's 5GB free iCloud storage limit as insufficient, forcing users to purchase additional plans.