Apple's phone is not waterproof. Apple has been fined 10 million euros in Italy for allegations that iPhone devices are water-resistant

Apple's phone is not waterproof. Apple has been fined 10 million euros in Italy for allegations that iPhone devices are water-resistant

The authorities in Italy imposed a fine on Apple, amounting to 10 million euros, for misleading claims about water resistance of some iPhones.

Apple's phone is not waterproof. Apple has been fined 10 million euros in Italy for allegations that iPhone devices are water-resistant


The Italian National Competition Authority found that Apple's claims do not include natural conditions, as the device's water resistance claims were only valid with pure water during laboratory experiments.


The authority said that Apple does not cover water damage in its hardware warranty.


And Apple claimed in its ads that some iPhones can resist water at a depth of 4 meters for 30 minutes.

However, the authorities found that the necessity for specific circumstances had not been clarified.

So it ruled that the ad, which showed iPhones coming into contact with water, was misleading.


Apple has long advised against carrying iPhones while swimming or while showering, and has said that the hardware warranty does not cover liquid damage.


But the Italian authorities also ruled that the failure of the warranty to cover water damage, in violation of Articles 24 and 25 of the Consumer Law.


The Competition Authority objected to the fact that the guarantee did not apply to something heavily marketed as a feature in these devices.


Apple was fined 5 million euros for each of the violations.


The company did not respond to a request for comment.


BBC

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