Full story: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2410413,00.asp
Guess this isn't new given that Italian AntiTrust authorities fined Apple for similar practice as the article notes
Apple is "prominently" advertising its one-year warranty, but does not appear to be telling customers that EU law requires a minimum two-year warranty. As a result, customers might be buying pricier Apple Care plans rather than taking advantage of free, two-year plans. "These are unacceptable marketing practices,"
Guess this isn't new given that Italian AntiTrust authorities fined Apple for similar practice as the article notes
The letter comes about a year after Apple incurred a 900,000 Euro ($1.2 million) fine from the Italian Antitrust Authority for misleading consumers when it comes to warranties. Apple provided "unclear information on payments for additional assistance offered to consumers" and had not "fully implemented the two-year guarantee by the producer," Italian officials said at the time.
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