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Title: Apple Sued Over Automatic iOS 7 Downloads to iOS 6-Powered Devices Post by: HCK on October 19, 2013, 03:00:42 am Apple Sued Over Automatic iOS 7 Downloads to iOS 6-Powered Devices
After iOS 7 was released, some iOS 6 users discovered that as much as 3GB of storage was being used up by an automated over-the-air download of iOS 7. For many users, this was handy because they didn't need to wait for a large download to complete before updating -- but for those who wish to remain with iOS 6, they have found multiple gigabytes of storage used up by a software update that they will never use, with no way to free up that space. One user, Mark Menacher of Poway, California, has filed suit in small-claims court against Apple CEO Tim Cook, alleging in a statement that "Apple's disregard for customer preferences in relation to iOS 7 is corporate thuggery". Steve Jobs was reportedly rough on company employees in pursuit of happy customers, but Tim Cook apparently cultivates a culture of contempt for customer satisfaction in pursuit of corporate profits. It is a policy that will eventually fail.According to CNET, Menacher asks for a way to delete the iOS 7 installer from his iOS 6 device, plus an additional $50. He has filed a similar complaint with the Better Business Bureau. Recent Mac and iOS Blog Stories • Amazon France and Amazon Germany Hint at Upcoming Refresh for Apple TV • Apple Releases MacBook Air Flash Storage Firmware Update to Test for Data Loss Issue [Updated] • Facebook for iOS Updated With Editing Features, Photo Comments • AT&T to Introduce $5 Per Day 250MB iPad Data Passes, $25 3-Month 1GB Data Plan • Microsoft Launches 'Remote Desktop' Apps for Mac and iOS • Apple Tops J.D. Power Smartphone Satisfaction Rankings for Five Years Running • Apple E-Commerce Chief RJ Pittman Heads to eBay • Facebook Ads 1790% More Profitable on iOS Than on Android http://www.macrumors.com/2013/10/18/apple-sued-over-automatic-ios-7-downloads-to-ios-6-powered-devices/ |