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Apple fined $2.29 million over ‘4G iPad’ claims in Australia

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Australia's federal court has fined Apple for "deliberately" misleading customers on local 4G capabilities of its latest iPad. The Cupertino-based company recently agreed to the terms, which included AU$2.29 million fine and a cool AU$300,000 in costs. Despite its 4G claims, Apple's new iPad can't connect with existing Antipodean next-generation phone networks, although it can hook up to US-based networks. Apple offered refunds for any customers that felt deceived and even adjusted its advertising to reflect its cellular capabilities, but the judge still deemed that the company had contravened Australia's consumer law in the ensuing confusion. Fortunately, Apple still has plenty left in the bank.

Apple fined $2.29 million over '4G iPad' claims in Australia originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Jun 2012 04:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple closes in on $2.25 million settlement in Australia for disputed 4G iPad claim

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The legal drama surrounding Apple's 4G labeling of some iPad models in Australia might be coming to an end. The Australian reports that Apple has agreed to pay $2.25 million to settle claims that the company's use of the term "Wi-Fi + 4G" was misleading because the tablet doesn't work with the country's 4G networks. Apple already offered to provide refunds to consumers who felt deceived by the labeling. The company also renamed the aforementioned model to "iPad WiFi + Cellular" in several territories. Apple hasn't quite made it across the finish line, however -- the settlement still requires court approval before it can be finalized and the Judge has adjourned the case until Wednesday to gather more information.

[Thanks, Matt, Clayton]

Apple closes in on $2.25 million settlement in Australia for disputed 4G iPad claim originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jun 2012 01:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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