Apple pays $53 million to settle liquid sensor suit

[Poke]

A bite out of the Apple.

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-pays-53-million-to-settle-liquid-sensor-suit_id43443

 

[Anole]

Sadly, the article gives no hint how false positives were caused.
Nor whether new moisture sensors are less aggressive.

I've always wondered if having your device in a steamy bathroom might trip the sensor?

Oh, some discussions imply the sensors are electronic.
All the ones I've seen are white paper stickers that turn pink when moisened.

 

[gdarwin]

My son had a claim refused because his sweat from running set off the indicator...

 

[TheMugenFox]

While I do think the sensor is a great idea, it is very, very poorly made. For a multi billion/trillion dollar company, they could do better. It really is activated by small moisture, and I think that should be changed. My phone's sensor says its been dropped. It has never even been touched with wet fingers. It's just gotten moist from being in my pocket a lot. So if it ever breaks, I can't do anything because its humid where I live?