Apple brought to court in Australia because of misleading Ipad 4G advertisement

Earlier this week the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) announced that the watchdog organization would take Apple to the Federal Court in Melbourne for alleged contraventions of the Australian Consumer Law. Apple has done misleading advertisement for its new Ipad using the phrase "iPad with WiFi + 4G" while in fact the Ipad do not support the 4G spectrum used by operators in Australia.

Today Apple has announced that it will do the following as soon as it is reasonably practicable:

• Display a statement that the "This product supports very fast cellular networks. It is not compatible with current Australian 4G LTE networks and WiMAX Networks" in its promotional materials, on its website and online store
• Distribute signage with the same wording to resellers to be displayed at points of sale
• Contact by email any persons for whom Apple Pty Limited has an email address and who have purchased the "iPad with WiFI + 4G" between 16 March and 28 March 2012 (including pre-orders prior to 16 March 2012) including statements to the effect that "This product supports very fast cellular networks. It is not compatible with current Australian 4G LTE networks and WiMAX Networks" and that such persons are entitled to return the product and request a refund within a timeframe specified in the email.