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...
by dbadmin | Jul 8, 2021 | News, Water Resistance
A developer has created an Android app that lets you test your phone’s water resistance. The app uses your phone’s barometer to detect changes in pressure levels. Water-resistance used to be a niche feature on smartphones, generally relegated to Sony devices and...