iPhone XS could not stand immersion contrary to Apple's promises

Apple's website states that the iPhone XS has an IP68 water resistance rating. This means that the smartphone can withstand

dive to a depth of two meters for30 minutes. Recently, a user of the device from China dropped it into the bathtub. The phone was immediately picked up, but some of its functions were damaged, despite Apple's warranty.

The man said that the iPhone did not stay in the water for long. The owner immediately took it out and tried to dry it. After drying, it turned out that the face recognition function had stopped working correctly.

The man turned to the service center, but therehe was told that this is a non-warranty case, and for the repair of the iPhone XS will have to pay 4800 yuan (approximately $ 700). The owner of the smartphone was indignant, because the warranty period has not yet expired. A service center employee told him that the water resistance of the smartphone is guaranteed only when exposed to splashes. But the "drowned" are automatically removed from the warranty service.

It is worth noting that this information is on the siteApple In addition, it says that resistance to splashes, water and dust is not a constant characteristic of the device and may be reduced due to natural wear and tear.