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hirako2000 · 2026-09-22T19:26:59 1790105219

No they don't. Even waterproof phones damage due to simple water spill get denied warranty (even from Apple).

avree · 2026-09-22T21:03:28 1790111008

https://www.apple.com/applecare/

AppleCare specifically covers water damage of any kind, and is what I would assume OP would be referring to as a "premium warranty and repair service".

lesuorac · 2026-09-23T00:37:49 1790123869

AppleCare isn't a warranty (as the other poster points out).

The standard iPhone warranty disclaims water damage [1] and Apple has been sued in the past for using humidity activated sensors.

[1]: https://support.apple.com/en-us/109350

hirako2000 · 2026-09-22T21:35:22 1790112922

That isn't my read.

ApplecCare is as much a warranty as their Apple's phone are guaranteed waterproof.

It's marketing.

The 3 year warranty add-ons is an insurance. One can get an insurance for any device.