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On September 12, on the eve of Apple's new product conference, it suddenly broke out on the Internet that Apple's mobile phone was suspected of false labeling and falsification of 5G signals.
Was all this a coincidence or a premeditated revenge?
Is Apple really suspected of 5G signal fraud?
Apple was exposed to "fake 5G"
The controversy dates back to September 9, when Xiang Ligang, a domestic communications industry expert, commuted home on Beijing Subway Line 10 as usual.
On the train, he stumbled upon a young man's iPhone displaying a 5G logo and a full signal.
This immediately attracted Xiang Ligang's attention.
Line 10 has not yet officially opened the 5G network, and there is no corresponding signal coverage.
So where do young people's phones get their 5G signals?
Out of professional sensitivity, Xiang Ligang immediately asked the young man's mobile phone operator.
After getting the answer from "China Unicom", he immediately took out his Unicom card from his bag and compared it - the result was still a 4G signal.
In order to troubleshoot the possibility, he also reinserted and unplugged the mobile phone card, but the mobile phone of the Unicom card still showed 4G.
This situation aroused Xiang Ligang's great curiosity, so he asked the other party's permission and took a photo of the other party's mobile phone full of 5G signal.
After returning home that night, Xiang Ligang immediately called China Unicom's customer service number for verification.
The customer service reply also confirmed that Line 10 has not yet opened a 5G network.
After that, he also continued to contact the other two major operators, and three replied unanimously, none of which covered 5G here.
Thinking about it, the young man also reported that the speed of the network under the "5G network" is average.
Xiang Ligang boldly suspected that Apple's mobile phone is very likely to forge false 5G logos.
Apple's "copycat 5G" is not the first day
"Apple's poor mobile phone signal" has long been a well-worn Internet joke, and even singer Li Jian once joked on Weibo: "Ready to abandon Huawei and switch to Apple." Because a group of people gather for dinner, others Apple has no signal, so I can only pay for it with my Huawei phone. ”
The seemingly easy daily complaining inadvertently pointed out a phenomenon - the signal of Apple's mobile phone is indeed not as stable as that of domestic models.
This question in the subconscious of users was officially detonated by an expert Xiang Ligang's Weibo on September 8.
"The new iPhone model shows the 5G logo, but the actual network is still 4G."
"This is a classic result fake! If operators do this, it can be understood as attracting users, but the technology leading mobile phone manufacturers have seriously damaged users' trust in 5G technology and industry. ”
Through Xiang Ligang's series of posts, it is not difficult to see that he is not just complaining that "fruit powder" has been pitted by Apple consumerism, but is seriously questioning whether Apple is suspected of data fraud in mobile phone signal representation.
In fact, the United States has long revealed that Apple's "copycat 5G" is not the first day
In February 2020, the 5G network of US operators was not yet complete, but the 5G logo was already displayed on Apple's mobile phone.
This situation was ridiculed by American talk show host Freddy on the show: "Seeing the 5G icon is like putting a Ferrari logo on an ordinary car."
It gives the impression that you own a Tesla, but when you start the car it's still the same broken car. ”
In other words, the American version of "Apple 5G" at that time was just a false signal display, just like a 5G label on an ordinary 4G network, designed to attract the attention of users.
Looking back now, the so-called "5G iPhone" launched by Apple in the United States from 2020 can only be regarded as a "4G enhanced version" at best, and does not have real 5G network support.
Now after this method has been moved to China, it is still "old tune".
So why hasn't there been any suspicion that Apple will falsify 5G signals in the past?
Collapse of trust or distortion of morality?
Perhaps because Apple has long been seen as a global leader in technology, people default to Apple's state-of-the-art technology and highest quality.
Most consumers' first reaction is to doubt their phone or carrier, not Apple.
On September 9, Xiang Ligang posted the details of the incident on Weibo, but few people paid attention to him at that time, and the media did not report much.
Until today, the incident suddenly triggered large-scale attention and discussion on the whole network.
As the number of people involved in the discussions increased, it became clear that the problem could be much more serious than initially thought.
If Xiang Ligang's speculation is true, then a world-class technology company blatantly falsifying technology will have a serious negative impact.
It's not just a signal issue, it's a trust issue.
Ignoring integrity Why is Apple here?
Why should a leading technology company in the industry use such a roundabout means to carry out "result fraud"?
Xiang Ligang analyzed: "The reason why some mobile phone manufacturers choose this kind of 'result falsification' is probably because there is no breakthrough in key components and cannot really achieve a qualitative leap."
"If they can't quickly occupy the commanding heights of technology, they will choose 'result fake' and deceive consumers through marketing means."
Reading Xiang Ligang's voice, this just points out the fact that Americans are most unwilling to face - Apple, as a technology giant, has been weak in communication technology, so it has to "draw a pie" to deceive consumers through data fraud.
From iPhone6 to iPhone14, iterative updates are minimal, and the difference between the new model and the old model is only a few accessory refreshes.
On the other hand, competitors are growing rapidly.
Domestic brands represented by Huawei have continuously broken through key technical bottlenecks such as chips and communications, and have begun to surpass Apple in some fields.
In the face of menacing competitors, Apple's technological advantage is weakening.
This may be the reason behind its big promotion of 5G - to cover up the real technical shortcomings with false signals.
Consumer Rights
From a legal point of view, if the Apple mobile phone does have signal problems, then Apple may be suspected of false propaganda, which will have a serious impact on the company's reputation and legal standing.
Consumers have the right to claim compensation, which would be a serious legal challenge for a world-renowned technology company.
What's more, Apple's reputation could suffer lasting damage. Apple has always prided itself on its high-quality products and excellent image of technological leadership.
If the dispute is not properly resolved, consumer trust in Apple could be permanently affected. This will be fatal for Apple, which is about to release a new product.
However, so far, Apple has not responded positively to Mr. Xiang's question.
This silence can exacerbate consumer doubts and mistrust.
In this era where transparency of information is critical, companies should be more proactive in communicating with consumers, resolving issues, and providing explanations.
If it is finally proved that there is fraud, Apple must be subject to legal investigation and corresponding sanctions.
But what is needed now is more rational and rigorous investigation than emotional opposition.
We look forward to the truth of the incident and expect Apple to fully respect the rights and interests of users.
epilogue
Trust is one of a company's most valuable assets, and once lost, it will be difficult to rebuild.
Tech companies should always uphold the principles of honesty and transparency to ensure that consumers have confidence in their products and services.
This is the only path to success and the cornerstone of maintaining a good reputation.