Apple is trying to appease a regulator that is taking the company to court for allegedly misleading advertisements Apple will offer refunds to people who bought its latest iPad following a claim by Australia’s competition regulator that it ran misleading advertisements over the device’s 4G connectivity.The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) took Apple to the Federal Court in Melbourne on Wednesday for allegedly violating sections of the Australian Consumer Law.The ACCC claims that Apple’s advertisements mislead the public over the device’s 4G capabilities, as the latest iPad is not compatible with Australia’s sole 4G network, which is run by Telstra. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe Telstra operates its 4G service within the 1800MHz band, while the latest iPad can only be used on the 700MHz and 2100MHz LTE bands. The new iPad is compatible with 4G LTE networks in the U.S. and Canada using data speed specifications including HSPA, HSPA+ and DC-HSDPA. At Wednesday’s hearing, Apple agreed to several of the ACCC’s remedies, although the two sides are scheduled for two more court hearings next month and a liability hearing in May.Apple agreed to display an advisory by April 5 on its website and in promotional material reading “This product supports very fast cellular networks.A It is not compatible with current Australian 4G LTE networks and WiMAX Networks.” The same message will be displayed in its stores and by resellers. The company will also e-mail people who bought an iPad between March 16 and March 28 and inform them of the connectivity issue and offer a refund, according to a news release published by the ACCC after the hearing.Apple officials could not be reached on Wednesday. An ACCC official declined to comment, citing the ongoing legal case.A directions hearing is scheduled for April 16, with a mediation hearing scheduled for April 18. A hearing on liability is scheduled for May 2.The ACCC said on Tuesday it would seek to ensure consumers are aware of the iPad’s “correct technical capabilities” as well as pursue other orders including injunctions, financial penalties, corrective advertising and refunds.Send news tips and comments to jeremy_kirk@idg.com Related content opinion The changing face of cybersecurity threats in 2023 Cybersecurity has always been a cat-and-mouse game, but the mice keep getting bigger and are becoming increasingly harder to hunt. By Dipti Parmar Sep 29, 2023 8 mins Cybercrime Security brandpost Should finance organizations bank on Generative AI? Finance and banking organizations are looking at generative AI to support employees and customers across a range of text and numerically-based use cases. By Jay Limbasiya, Global AI, Analytics, & Data Management Business Development, Unstructured Data Solutions, Dell Technologies Sep 29, 2023 5 mins Artificial Intelligence brandpost Embrace the Generative AI revolution: a guide to integrating Generative AI into your operations The CTO of SAP shares his experiences and learnings to provide actionable insights on navigating the GenAI revolution. By Juergen Mueller Sep 29, 2023 4 mins Artificial Intelligence feature 10 most in-demand generative AI skills Gen AI is booming, and companies are scrambling to fill skills gaps by hiring freelancers to make the most of the technology. These are the 10 most sought-after generative AI skills on the market right now. By Sarah K. White Sep 29, 2023 8 mins Hiring Generative AI IT Skills Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe