Here's what to do if you accidentally get your phone wet. Whether it's a splash, submerging, or flooding, do these things to avoid water damage.
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Preliminary class action settlement includes partial refund for water-damaged Sony devices
If your old Sony phone or tablet, "deceptively" advertised as waterproof, broke down due to water damage, a 50 percent refund could soon be headed your way.
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All of this year’s new iPhones will almost surely come with wireless charging and ‘waterproof’ functions
Wireless charging functionality and improved water resistance are no longer just unfounded speculation for the iPhone 8, 7s and 7s Plus.
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Google forums overrun with Pixel 2 design discussion
After the first thread filled up to capacity, the Google team opened up another one. And to be honest, it's chock full of bezel talk.
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iOS 10 can’t make your iPhone waterproof, but it will alert you of Lightning moisture
Remember that hilarious but cruel online prank about iOS 7 software updates making iPhones waterproof? It’s a little sad to look back at it now, as Apple remains somewhat behind rival companies like Samsung, Sony or even Motorola when it comes to actual hardware-improving steps in the general direction of outdoor friendliness.Rumors of
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Samsung’s latest Galaxy S7 teaser is beating us over the head with water resistance
You know what, Samsung? We get it. You saw that we were a little unhappy with some of the changes for last year’s Galaxy S6, dropping cool GS5 features like storage expansion and water resistance, and now with the Galaxy S7 nearly ready to land, you’re making sure that you don’t repeat past mistakes. For the past few days now, Samsung’s really been teasing its upcoming Unpacked event, and make allusions as to what we can expect from “the next ...
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Japan Display shows off new Pixel Eyes LCD, gets up hopes of waterproof iPhone 7
A display vendor for Apple’s iPhones has just introduced some cutting edge glass and enhanced tech.Japan Display Inc. has just started production of its second-generation Pixel Eyes panels. In addition to improved black levels, stylus tip registration down to 1mm and some new sensors and materials. The big “get,” though? Wet finger operation.That’s what’s getting the rumor mills fired up on this upcoming waterproof iPhone 7. Investors have been
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Is it finally time for the iPhone to go waterproof? Analysts suggest iPhone 7 may deliver
How many times over the years did we hear analysts talking about how Apple absolutely had to move to larger-screened iPhones if it wanted to keep its competitive edge? Or that a new, big-screen iPad was just around the corner? Over and over, those predictions ended up falling flat … until they didn’t. Today we’re looking at another set of big claims from a market research firm, and they sure sound like the kind of ...
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Cat S40 rocks Android Lollipop while taking the rolls
The folks at Caterpillar at back at it again. In addition to the yellow backhoes, drill rigs and articulated trucks, Caterpillar also puts out phones it contracts the Bullitt Group to make. We’ve covered rugged phones from Cat and Kyocera before. Now, we’re hearing of the companies’ newest rugged phone running Android 5.1.Meet the Cat S40. It’s not the snappiest thing ...
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Rumor: low production yields for iPhone 7 waterproof prototypes
We’ve seen hapless Sony try and try and try again to popularize smartphone design that had native waterproofing. Samsung’s had a bit more success with it’s Galaxy S Active series of phones. And ...
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Rumor: low production yields for iPhone 7 waterproof prototypes
We’ve seen hapless Sony try and try and try again to popularize smartphone design that had native waterproofing. Samsung’s had a bit more success with it’s Galaxy S Active series of phones. And ...
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Enough with the half-assed “waterproof” handsets, already!
Smartphones are getting better and better all the time, but there’s one quality that I’d never had before, that I have now, that I didn’t want before, but now I really want. Following all that? Ok good. What I’m talking about here is waterproofing. Waterproofing on smartphones is something that is becoming gradually more and more common in smartphones, and it’s a very good thing in a very real sense.TheoreticallyMy waterproofing opinions were always of the hypothetical variety. They were not grounded in real world experience. I’m a geocacher, so I’m no stranger to mud, stream ...
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When did Sony get so timid about smartphone waterproofing?
While plenty of smartphones these days offer varying degrees of water resistance, there’s probably no manufacturer more strongly associated with the construction of waterproof phones than Sony. Hell, remember back when Sony built an underwater “showroom,” only accessible by divers? The ability of its phones to operate even when soaking when has long been a focus of Sony advertising campaigns, so it’s ...
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Galaxy S6 Active review: Samsung gets rugged right
Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are absolutely beautiful smartphones … but they’re also absolutely impractical for anything resembling a sporty lifestyle. Enter the Galaxy S6 Active, a heavyweight version of the 2015 flagship built to take tougher treatment and last longer on a single charge. We covered the differences between them in a
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Who wants a waterproof Sony phone with a Nexus-level price?
Sony’s one of those rare smartphone manufacturers that really seems to have a great sense of design identity; while from across the room you might struggle to tell an LG phone from a Samsung model, an Xperia handset is unmistakably Sony’s. It’s also been keeping on top of hardware advancements, delivering flagships like the Z2 that compete on even footing against other Android heavyweights this season. In some respects, Sony’s even been a bit ahead of the curve, being one of the first ...
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