by dbadmin | Nov 4, 2024 | Guides, Water Resistance
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Ingress protection (IP) ratings were once reserved for the most premium of smartphones, but they have now made their way to even affordable smartphones like the Pixel 8a. Yet, with the recent launch of the OnePlus 13, we’ve...
by dbadmin | Oct 18, 2024 | News, Samsung, Water Resistance
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Samsung has released a new video advising what to do if your Galaxy phone shows a moisture detection warning. After the more common suggestions to address the issue, the video advises that you clear the USBSettings app cache....
by dbadmin | Feb 20, 2024 | Apple, Apple iPhone, News, Water Resistance
An Apple support page has surfaced, advising against putting your wet phone in rice. Rice can trap moisture and damage your phone’s internals. There are better methods to salvage electronics from water damage. We’ve all been there: a beloved phone takes an unexpected...
by dbadmin | Jul 27, 2023 | Features, Opinions, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Tablets, Water Resistance
Opinion post byRita El Khoury From a faster processor to AMOLEDs on the entire line-up, the new Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 series packs a lot of all-around improvements, but nothing jumped at me as much as one particular new feature: IP68 water and dust resistance. I had...
by dbadmin | Jan 2, 2023 | Features, Water Resistance
Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Mother Nature doesn’t care about your smartphone. It doesn’t matter whether you spend $200 or $1,200, the elements are going to have their way. IP ratings help keep moisture and dust at bay, but they have little effect on the...
by dbadmin | Aug 7, 2022 | Features, Water Resistance
Credit: Jimmy Westenberg / Android Authority Like millions across sun-scorched Europe, I’ve been seeking refuge from the heat at my local pool. I spotted more than a few people using their phones, smartwatches, and even headphones in or around the water. At least one...
