The technology giant, Appleis now at the center of a legal case brought by users unhappy with their iCloud storage practices.
The class action was led by a law firm in California, in the United States. The class action lawsuit raises questions about backup limitations, high prices and a lack of innovation in the company’s platform.
Action against Apple is US$560 million
Apple faces class action lawsuit in the United States – Image: Reproduction
The lawsuit is driven by the same firm that previously led a $560 million lawsuit against Apple. If we converted according to the current exchange rate, the amount would be more than R$27.7 billion.
The arguments are based on the abusive prices of MacBooks and that the company is manipulating the competitive field by restricting the storage of certain files in iCloud.
The 37-page document also criticizes the prices of iCloudwhich generate substantial profits for the company, and the lack of integration with other platforms in their operating systems.
One of the main points of controversy is the offer of only 5 GB of free iCloud storage, leaving users stuck with the cloud backup services offered by Apple.
In comparison, competitors like Google offer 15 GB free for Drive users and Android phones.
The lack of updates to free iCloud storage since its launch in 2011 has caused frustration among Apple users, who find themselves limited by restrictions imposed by the company.
This process reflects growing consumer dissatisfaction with Apple’s cloud storage policies.
Additionally, it highlights concerns about pricing, limitations and lack of innovation in the iCloud platform.
Apple now faces a legal challenge that could shape the future of its cloud storage and services policies.
The company must respond to the accusations and seek solutions that meet users’ expectations, while continuing to innovate and maintain its position as a leader in the industry. technology.
