'Waterproof iPhone' ad hoax tricked users into destroying their handsets.

[WishfulThinking]

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Fake advert claimed Apple's latest iOS 7 update could make iPhones waterproof by automatically shutting off power supply http://www.theguardian.com/technolo...-tricked-users-into-destroying-their-handsets

Handsets appear to have been damaged as Apple fans hit out at false claims that a software update made their devices waterproof. http://news.sky.com/story/1145439/waterproof-iphone-advert-owners-fooled

Anyone in SA fall for this, and keeping very quiet


EDIT : I now see this rather meaningless heading of a thread dealing with the same thing:

Erm... LOL?
http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/562229-Erm-LOL

 

[AlphaJohn]

Here is another one:



What is even better is it has an Apple Patent to back it up:

http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph...nd+pd/3/21/2013&RS=(AN/apple+AND+PD/20130321)

Abstract

An electronic device including a processor, a sensor in communication with the processor and a protective mechanism. The protective mechanism is in communication with the processor and is configured to selectively alter a center of mass of the electronic device. Additionally, the electronic device also includes an enclosure configured to at least partially enclose the processor and the sensor.

 

[Kosmik]

In the words of 9gag.....Seriously!!?!??

 

[froot]

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Anyone in SA fall for this, and keeping very quiet

http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/562229-Erm-LOL?p=11237435#post11237435

Here you go.
Ah. Missed your edit.