Apple faces India repair probe over a lack of software warranties
The Central Consumer Protection Agency of India is taking a close look at Apple's software warranty policies, continuing an investigation into repairs. The latest investigation accuses Apple of ripping off consumers through repairs. It is a continuation of an investigation following the rollout of iOS 18 in 2024, which allegedly led to display and microphone issues, reports Reuters on Tuesday.
- ▪The Central Consumer Protection Agency of India is taking a close look at Apple's software warranty policies, continuing an investigation into repairs.
- ▪The latest investigation accuses Apple of ripping off consumers through repairs.
- ▪It is a continuation of an investigation following the rollout of iOS 18 in 2024, which allegedly led to display and microphone issues, reports Reuters on Tuesday.
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News Apple faces India repair probe over a lack of software warranties Malcolm Owen 0 e-mail BlueSky Mastodon X Facebook Reddit Tue Sep 15 2026, 07:44 AM EDT · 1 minute read Alleged iOS 18 issues are becoming a regulatory problem in India India's consumer protection regulator has launched a probe into Apple's software warranty terms, over claims iPhone users were paying exorbitant fees for repairs. The Central Consumer Protection Agency of India is taking a close look at Apple's software warranty policies, continuing an investigation into repairs. The latest investigation accuses Apple of ripping off consumers through repairs. It is a continuation of an investigation following the rollout of iOS 18 in 2024, which allegedly led to display and microphone issues, reports Reuters on Tuesday.
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