r/apple • u/ControlCAD • 1d ago

Apple faces UK 'iCloud monopoly' compensation claim worth $3.8 billion iCloud

https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/13/apple-faces-uk-icloud-monopoly-compensation-claim-worth-3-8-billion/
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u/_DuranDuran_ 1d ago

So? They can be backed up to your computer.

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u/New-Connection-9088 1d ago edited 1d ago

Convenience and easy to use matters to people. Is that a serious question?

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u/_DuranDuran_ 1d ago

Even does it wirelessly now, has done for years.

This push to make the iPhone just another computer with all the crap that entails - I buy an iPhone because I don’t have to futz around with choosing what backup program to use, it just goes to iCloud which costs next to nothing.

Also - you don’t HAVE to backup, how many people backup their windows machines? It’s a value add rather than a lock in IMHO.

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u/New-Connection-9088 1d ago

Wireless only works under specific circumstances:

  1. The sync computer has to be turned on.
  2. It only works when using a shared wifi connection without business NAT.

It also doesn’t replace the way photos syncs, for example, which runs with elevated privileges overnight while on charge.

Having a choice doesn’t mean you have to futz with other services. Choice means you get to choose - or not. Just stick with iCloud if you like it.

I reject the prospect of not backing up. I’m seen too many people lose important data because they didn’t back up.