United Kingdom, Oct. 6 -- iPhone and Samsung users in the UK could be entitled to compensation worth part of a £480 million payout.

Consumer group Which? filed a class action against chipmaker Qualcomm, which alleges the company breached UK competition law between October 2015 and January 2024 by abusing its dominant position in mobile chipset and patent licensing markets.

The case, now being heard at the Competition Appeal Tribunal in London, claims Qualcomm charged inflated fees to manufacturers including Apple and Samsung, which were then passed on to consumers through higher handset prices.

The claim seeks to represent an estimated 29 million iPhone and Samsung Galaxy users across the UK.

If successful, affected consumers cou...