All Apple device owners get 5GB of iCloud storage for free. But for many individuals, that is not enough and for just 99 cents a month, you can own 50GB of storage. For $2.99 per month that increases to 200GB of iCloud storage, and for $9.99 monthly, you’ll own 2TB of iCloud storage that Apple calls “Storage for a lifetime of photos and videos.”
If you subscribed to iCloud from September 16, 2015, to January 31, 2016, Apple might owe you some money
If you subscribed to iCloud from from September 16, 2015, to January 31, 2016, Uncle Tim might be sending you some money
Before you start pricing yachts or reserving a Tesla, a large number of iCloud subscribers will be splitting the $14.8 million and the lawyers get their nice juicy cut. That is how class-action suits work; the only people involved in the lawsuit making any kind of money are the attorneys for both sides. The amount of money you receive will be based on the subscription that you signed up for and the number of people who are in the settlement pool.
Members of the class can elect to handle matters themselves by opting out of the settlement before May 23rd
The website adds that “If, at the time the Class Payment is distributed, you are no longer a subscriber to any kind of monthly paid iCloud plan, or you do not have a U.S. mailing address associated with your plan, you will receive the Class Payment by check at the mailing address associated with your account.” Note that once you agree to remain a class member (by not notifying the Court by May 23rd), you can no longer sue Apple over this issue.
If you are not happy with the settlement, you can send a letter to the Court giving the reasons for your objection. If you object to the settlement and it is approved by the Court, you can still receive a payment.
