Apple has been offering water-resistant iPhones for several years now, but are its protection claims actually justified?
The Italian Antitrust Authority (AGCM) thinks Cupertino has been overstating the handsets’ water resistance. The agency, which is in charge of consumer protection in Italy, on Monday fined Apple €10 million ($12 million) for misleading its customers—and for not providing standard warranty assistance to customers whose iPhones were damaged by liquids.
