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California Court Rejects Apple's Monopolization Defense in Lawsuit

6/17/2025

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A California district court has dealt a blow to Apple, rejecting its bid to dismiss a class action lawsuit that accuses the tech giant of monopolizing cloud storage for iPhones. The lawsuit alleges that Apple limits third-party access to essential data, compelling users to depend solely on iCloud, while Apple insists its practices are rooted in security.

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A California district court has dealt a blow to Apple, rejecting its bid to dismiss a class action lawsuit that accuses the tech giant of monopolizing cloud storage for iPhones. The lawsuit alleges that Apple limits third-party access to essential data, compelling users to depend solely on iCloud, while Apple insists its practices are rooted in security.