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Samsung Sued Over Water-resistant Phone Claims by Freebuzz: 7:45am On Jul 05, 2019 |
News via freebuzz.com.ng Samsung is being sued by Australia’s consumer watchdog for allegedly making misleading claims about the water-resistant properties of its phones. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) alleges Samsung’s adverts made “false” claims about using its phones while swimming and surfing. The ACCC said it had reviewed more than 300 Samsung adverts before launching its legal action. Samsung told Reuters it would defend the case and stood by its adverts. In its statement, the ACCC said Samsung adverts depicted phones being exposed to seawater and swimming pools and claimed that this would not affect the device during its working life. Although Samsung adverts say its phones have an IP68 water resistance, said the ACCC, this rating does not cover salt water or that found in swimming pools. Samsung’s own website advises people against using the Galaxy S10 in a swimming pool or on the beach, said the consumer watchdog. Samsung had not done enough testing to make its advertised claims about the longevity of its products, alleges the ACCC. “Samsung showed the Galaxy phones used in situations they shouldn’t be, to attract customers,” said the ACCC. If Samsung is found guilty of misleading consumers it could face a huge fine. Read more at :- https://freebuzz.com.ng/2019/07/05/samsung-sued-over-water-resistant-phone-claims/ 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Samsung Sued Over Water-resistant Phone Claims by princemillla(m): 7:48am On Jul 05, 2019 |
I can't even dare swim with my fone.... I see water resistance useful only if emergency pop up but to jump enter swimming pool just to prove how worthy device is I won't do that 96 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Samsung Sued Over Water-resistant Phone Claims by ArcFresky(m): 7:55am On Jul 05, 2019 |
Almost did that with My note 5, when I just bought, was trying to form for my friends, but the thought of 250k stopped me. Thank God I didn't, some friends are bad oohhh. 72 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Samsung Sued Over Water-resistant Phone Claims by willexyaho(m): 8:01am On Jul 05, 2019 |
Ok |
Re: Samsung Sued Over Water-resistant Phone Claims by helinues: 8:02am On Jul 05, 2019 |
Sakamaje.. 1 Like |
Re: Samsung Sued Over Water-resistant Phone Claims by Nobody: 8:02am On Jul 05, 2019 |
First of, #ILoveLagos Whao You guys didn't notice this? Samsung is being sued by Australia’s consumer watchdog for allegedly making misleading claims about the water-resistant properties of its phones. I know there is an agency like this in Nigeria, yet they are merely sleeping dogs (maybe we should let the sleeping dog lie) Yet they all wanted 30k minimum wage. Who are killing Nigeria? Civil servants and the police, shikena. Well, Drabeey was here. 11 Likes |
Re: Samsung Sued Over Water-resistant Phone Claims by nairalee(m): 8:02am On Jul 05, 2019 |
The phone is water resistant o It however resists water by commiting suicide 6 Likes |
Re: Samsung Sued Over Water-resistant Phone Claims by Goldenheart(m): 8:02am On Jul 05, 2019 |
Believe Advert at your own peril... 4 Likes |
Re: Samsung Sued Over Water-resistant Phone Claims by mosho2good: 8:02am On Jul 05, 2019 |
I remember the day I said I was not going to eat due to anger as a kid. I have forgotten what exactly happened that evening, but I was Spanked and quarreled So I made up my mind that I wasn't going to eat anything in that house Dinner was served and I was called upon to dine with my family but I refused. I told them to leave me, that I WON'T eat. Everyone ignored me, focused on the food and when they were done, they took the Remnant to the kitchen and kept. It was supposed to be my Ration/share. Maybe I was expecting my mom to Beg me or Pet me to join them but she didn't. Not begging me to eat vexed me greatly that I vowed "Lai Lai, I won't eat tonight, let me even die as a result of hunger but you see that food? I will never touch it" Bed time came and everyone went to bed but for whatever reason, I couldn't sleep. It was as if the kingdom of darkness, alongside the chief priest in my village merged with The host of marine spirits that night to send Hunger. I had never experienced that type of hunger before in my entire life, My intestines were cutting. It was as if I drank poison. I couldn't think of closing my eyes not to talk of sleeping. When it looked like I will pass out the next 3 minutes? I crawled to the dark kitchen and used the Google map and flashlight in my head to locate the food they initially begged me to eat. I tried to be as quiet as possible. You know it will be a big shame if anyone catches me eating same food I rejected so I was criminal about it. When I located the food, I quickly sat down in an angle in the kitchen like a rat devouring someone's BSc. The hunger in me didn't even notify me that I was making noise as I rushed the food before I die for nothing. And the next thing I saw was a torch light flashing directly towards me. It was my mom. She had noise in the kitchen and came to know if Armmed robbers broke Into our house just to attack her pots of food. I didn't know what to do or say, I felt ashamed but at the same time, I can't die because of hunger and pride nah. No! She made sure she flashed me the torchlight well and went back to bed without even saying a word. My people of God, that was how I survived that night. It's still a testimony to me. From that day ehn, if I know they will beat me by 7PM. I make sure I eat till my satisfaction till 6pm or even 6:30 pm. In case that demonic spirit in my head deceives me not to eat after the beating. 124 Likes 12 Shares |
Re: Samsung Sued Over Water-resistant Phone Claims by robinicule(m): 8:04am On Jul 05, 2019 |
I swim with my s9plus. Veery well |
Re: Samsung Sued Over Water-resistant Phone Claims by SarkinYarki: 8:04am On Jul 05, 2019 |
My Samsung phone claims to be water proof but I won't fall for that 2 Likes |
Re: Samsung Sued Over Water-resistant Phone Claims by agarawu23(m): 8:05am On Jul 05, 2019 |
That will be a jackpot if found guilty I won't even dare to swim with phone of over 200k |
Re: Samsung Sued Over Water-resistant Phone Claims by iamloski(m): 8:05am On Jul 05, 2019 |
ArcFresky: sharp guy, but you should have bought an iPhone 7 or x instead. |
Re: Samsung Sued Over Water-resistant Phone Claims by joshuaidibia(m): 8:05am On Jul 05, 2019 |
princemillla: My fellow Smart Nigerian. Good morning sir 4 Likes |
Re: Samsung Sued Over Water-resistant Phone Claims by Siralgebra04(m): 8:06am On Jul 05, 2019 |
They will fined eventually because there adverts show a fone simming in a sea. |
Re: Samsung Sued Over Water-resistant Phone Claims by vixpal: 8:07am On Jul 05, 2019 |
mosho2good:Good one |
Re: Samsung Sued Over Water-resistant Phone Claims by namiji2598: 8:07am On Jul 05, 2019 |
Samsung japa look |
Re: Samsung Sued Over Water-resistant Phone Claims by Victorisoni3(m): 8:07am On Jul 05, 2019 |
ArcFresky:Ehen |
Re: Samsung Sued Over Water-resistant Phone Claims by TANID(m): 8:07am On Jul 05, 2019 |
princemillla: |
Re: Samsung Sued Over Water-resistant Phone Claims by Victorisoni3(m): 8:08am On Jul 05, 2019 |
Ok samsung I hear u Here I com |
Re: Samsung Sued Over Water-resistant Phone Claims by ZikZikZik: 8:08am On Jul 05, 2019 |
Re: Samsung Sued Over Water-resistant Phone Claims by TANID(m): 8:09am On Jul 05, 2019 |
ArcFresky:I Almost Try It With My Huawie Mate 20 Pro But The Money Way I Take Buy Am Wouldn't Let Me Try It 2 Likes |
Re: Samsung Sued Over Water-resistant Phone Claims by stanley000: 8:09am On Jul 05, 2019 |
I would trust an iPhone 7 without headphone jack than an S9plus with that nonsense headphone jack.that pore will surely allow water leak and that's where Samsung where very foolish. iPhones are the best ppl, shift away from android, una no dey shame lol 5 Likes |
Re: Samsung Sued Over Water-resistant Phone Claims by Nobody: 8:10am On Jul 05, 2019 |
The advert was about fresh water and yes there are fresh water beaches in the world perhaps the Australian government need to research more. 1 Like |
Re: Samsung Sued Over Water-resistant Phone Claims by MOVIC6: 8:11am On Jul 05, 2019 |
ArcFresky: U still dey follow them |
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