Apple does not cover damage to iPhones if they get wet, even if they are advertised as waterproof

A US court has dismissed a class-action lawsuit alleging that Apple had misled customers about the water resistance of its smartphones so it could charge them more.

The Cupertino-based tech giant has been accused of intentionally misleading customers with its marketing in an attempt to drive up the price of phones (water resistance is one feature that makes a smartphone more expensive).

The plaintiffs, however, They have not been able to demonstrate that their iPhones have been damaged by liquids approved by Apple as: suitable to be repelled by the smartphone. (Despite this, there is case law in favor of the plaintiffs).

While some iPhone owners confuse water resistance with waterproof, Apple specifically stresses that customers should under no circumstances swim or shower with the smartphone or expose the device to pressurized water.

Also, according to the company, there is a possibility that the water resistance may be lost due to some wear, and in case this happens, the damage caused by the liquid is not covered by the guarantee.

“Splash, water, and dust resistance are not permanent conditions and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Liquid damage is not covered under warranty“, explica Apple.

The ideal according to the company is to minimize the exposure of the phone to soap, detergent, acids or acidic foods and any liquid, for example, perfume, insect repellent, lotions, sunscreen, oil, adhesive remover, hair dye, and solvents. They have left nothing to chance.

iPhone 7 through iPhone 11 are splash, water, and dust resistant, while the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 come with an IP68 rating and can withstand a maximum depth of 6 meters. deep underwater for up to 30 minutes, according to Apple’s own estimates.

But, of course, this should not be taken for granted and, as Apple says, you should avoid exposing the device to liquids (even if it can withstand hammering). To such an extent that, if your iPhone breaks even after using it correctly, Apple will not be responsible for your failure. Marketing stuff.