This past April, Apple agreed to the terms of a US$53 million class-action settlement stemming from Apple's warranty practices regarding water damage on older generation iPhones and iPod Touches.
The lawsuit alleged that Apple refused to honor the warranty on devices that were ostensibly damaged by water. Both the iPhone and iPod Touch contain Liquid Contact Indicators which change color when they come into contact with water. The crux of the issue, however, is that these Liquid Contact Indicators were also prone to change color in humid environments. Consequently, Apple denied warranty coverage to many consumers who may have otherwise been eligible.
Affected users are now receiving emails with information as to how file claims. Affected users must file a claim by October 21
