Apple and Samsung users could be due share of £480m payout

The consumer group Which? is taking Qualcomm to court over alleged anti-competitive practices, claiming the chip company forced Apple and Samsung to pay inflated prices for phone components, leading to higher smartphone costs. Around 29 million Apple and Samsung smartphone owners in the UK from 2015 to 2024 could be eligible for a £17 payout if the lawsuit is successful. This trial highlights the power of consumer activism in challenging tech giants like Qualcomm for potentially abusing market dominance.