Apple Faces Antitrust Setback Over iCloud Restrictions

A U.S. court rejects Apple’s bid to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit over iCloud, raising questions about cloud monopoly and user data freedom.
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Apple Faces Antitrust Setback Over iCloud Restrictions
Apple’s iCloud Antitrust Case: Why the Court Rejected the Dismissal A recent U.S. court decision has reignited scrutiny of Apple’s cloud storage policies, as the company’s attempt to dismiss a class action lawsuit over iCloud was denied. The icloud antitrust case centers on Apple’s alleged restriction of user access to third-party backup solutions, potentially violating competition laws. Many iPhone users wonder: Why can’t I back up everything to Google Drive or Dropbox? This case tackles exactly that. The court’s refusal to dismiss the case marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over tech monopolies, digital freedom, and user rights.                               Image Credits:Bryce Durbin Allegations at the Heart of the iCloud Antitrust Case The class action lawsuit claims that Apple holds an unfair monopoly over cloud storage services for iPhone users. While Apple permits photo and document backups to non-Apple services, it doesn’t allow complete device backups—including app data…