A UK businessman has filed a lawsuit against Apple after his wife discovered deleted messages on the family computer in which he communicated with sex workers, leading to divorce and a loss of £5 million.
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Alleged privacy violation
An English man, who wishes to remain anonymous, used the iMessage app to chat with sex workers and believed that he was completely deleted these messages from my iPhone. However, his wife discovered correspondence on the family iMac computer, synchronized with his Apple ID.
Frustrated husband claims Apple didn't warn users that deleting messages on one device doesn't mean they're deleted on all linked devices . He believes clearer instructions could have prevented the awkward situation and saved his marriage.
Financial claims
A businessman is demanding compensation from Apple in the amount of £5 million, which he spent on a divorce. His lawyer Simon Walton says he intends to turn the individual lawsuit into a class action to represent the interests of other affected users.
Walton points out that the iPhone's "Messages deleted" message is misleading because they remain on other synced devices. He encourages Apple customers who have faced similar situations to share their experiences.
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- Apple is an American corporation, manufacturer of personal and tablet computers, smartphones, etc.
- iPhone - smartphone from Apple
- iMessage - messenger from Apple for exchanging messages between Apple devices
- iMac - desktop computer from Apple
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An English entrepreneur has sued Apple, claiming that an iMessage error caused his wife to find messages addressed to prostitutes, leading to their divorce. The man is demanding £5 million in compensation.
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Валерио
Hmm, I always thought iMessage was safe. How can you even trust such important information to sync between devices? 🤔
Роксана
I agree, Apple should have made it clearer that deleting messages from one device does not delete them from the cloud. This is not obvious to many! 😕
Ганс
This poor businessman... The divorce cost him dearly because of such a trifle. But on the other hand, there is no reason to cheat on your wife! 🙄
Матильда
Yes, the problem is serious. Humanly, I feel sorry for the man, but it’s his own fault - there was no need to get involved with sex workers! 😒 I don't think Apple should take the blame for his infidelity.
Грумпи
What stupidity! 😡 This whole story is complete nonsense. People are always looking for excuses for their mistakes. Instead of admitting their guilt, they blame the companies. Pointless claim, waste of time and money!
Карла
However, the situation is really confusing. 🤔 Apple should have warned that messages are not completely deleted from all devices. I also faced the same problem - there were awkward moments!
Алехандро
In my opinion, both are to blame. The businessman naively relied on deleting messages, and Apple did not explain the synchronization mechanism. But complaining about $5 million? 💰 This is too much!
Валерио
By the way, did you know that WhatsApp has a “Disappearing Messages” feature? 💬 Very convenient for confidential conversations. Apple could implement something similar in iMessage.