- A man is suing Apple after his wife found ‘deleted’ messages on their iMac, leading to a costly divorce.
- He claims Apple didn’t inform users that deleting a message on one device doesn’t remove it from all linked devices.
- The businessman seeks 5 million pounds in damages and aims to start a class-action suit for others affected.
An English businessman is suing Apple after his wife discovered ‘deleted’ messages to sex workers on their family iMac, leading her to file for divorce. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, had deleted these messages from his iPhone but didn’t realize they were still accessible on the iMac due to synchronization with the same Apple ID.
He argues that Apple failed to inform users that deleting messages on one device doesn’t remove them from all linked devices. This misunderstanding led to his wife finding the messages, resulting in a divorce that has cost him over 5 million pounds. He believes clearer communication from Apple could have prevented this situation.
The businessman is suing Apple for 5 million pounds and hopes to turn his lawsuit into a class-action suit for others who may have faced similar issues. His lawyer, Simon Walton, emphasized that Apple’s current messaging about deleted messages is misleading, as they can still be found on other linked devices. Walton is seeking other Apple customers who have experienced similar problems to join the lawsuit.
