Apple's iOS 7 does NOT make phones waterproof: Fake advert tricks users into breaking their handsets

Fake advert appeared on social networks including Facebook and Twitter

It claimed that Apple's iOS 7 has a 'smart-switch' that protects it from water

Reports claim duped users are breaking their phones by submerging them



A fake advert claiming Apple's new iOS 7 software makes iPhones and iPads waterproof is reported to have duped some users into breaking their devices by submerging them in water.



The advert appeared on social networks, including Facebook and Twitter, earlier this week and is rumoured to have originated from online forum 4Chan.



The advert shows an iPad and an iPhone 5S covered in water droplets, with the tagline: 'a smart-switch will shut off the phone's power supply and corresponding components to prevent and damage to your iPhone's delicate circuitry'.

The advert, pictured, appeared on Facebook and Twitter. It made false claims that iOS 7 has a 'smart-switch' which prevents damage from water. It showed the new iPhone 5S covered in droplets with the tagline: 'Waterproofing covered by Apple's warranty policy'. The advert is believed to have originated from online forum 4Chan

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It goes on to say that 'Waterproofing is covered by Apple's warranty policy.'

The advert is said to look so much like an official Apple ad, some users have apparently trialled the feature and ultimately destroyed their handsets by getting them wet - invalidating their warranties.



Some have taken to Twitter, including one user who tweeted: 'Whoever said iOS 7 was waterproof **** you.'

Other tweeters, such as Queen V said: 'Are people so gullible?', while Andy Porter slammed anyone who was duped as 'idiots'.

Apple's iOS 7 software was released to iPhone users last Wednesday as a free upgrade.



The new iPhone 5S and 5C handsets also come with iOS 7 pre-installed.

There are a number of waterproof handsets on the market, including Sony's new Xperia Z1, Samsung's Galaxy S4 Active and Motorola Defy, however, Apple's handsets are not.



Many warranty policies do not cover water damage, even if its accidental.



There are a number of waterproof handsets on the market, including Sony's new Xperia Z1, pictured, Samsung's Galaxy S4 Active and Motorola Defy, however, Apple's handsets are not. Many warranty policies do not cover water damage, even if its accidental