<h1>Diwali Edition smartphone launch: ensure truthful durability and specification claims, sweepstakes compliance, AI privacy and financing disclosures</h1> A manufacturer launched a limited 'Diwali Edition' smartphone in India featuring a heat-sensitive colour-changing back, advanced imaging, durability and waterproof certifications, GenAI-enabled software, bundled cloud/OTT offers, financing and cashback schemes, and a promotional prize sweepstake. Legal issues to monitor include accuracy of 'industry-first' and durability claims to avoid misleading advertising or consumer-protection challenges; substantiation for technical specs, lifecycle and warranty assertions; compliance of sweepstakes/contest mechanics with gaming and tax laws; data/privacy implications of AI features and bundled services; financing and trade-in disclosure obligations; and applicable product safety, import, IP and regulatory approvals.