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Italy fines Apple € 10 million for misleading iPhone water resistance claims / Day

Apple has not made it clear that this feature exists under certain conditions, in particular in laboratory tests with static and clean water, and not under normal conditions of use, the Board explains.

In its report, the Council refers to the advertising allegations concerning iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11Pro a iPhone 11 Pro Max models.

The council has also criticized Apple on the proviso that the smartphone warranty does not cover damage caused by liquids, stressing that this is misleading consumers.

In addition Apple disclaimer of warranty repairs when applicable iPhone models have suffered damage caused by liquids, is considered an aggressive commercial practice, the Competition Council has established.

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