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Hardware iPhone News

Video tests show iPhone 6s, 6s Plus relatively water resistant, not waterproof

The good news is that the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus handsets are pretty water resistant. The bad news is that they’re not waterproof and it’s a bad idea to go swimming with them. A group of YouTube users have put together some videos showcasing the results of both the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s […]

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Rumor: Tim Cook vouches for shower-safe, waterproof nature of upcoming Apple Watch

Well, there’s gotta be a nugget of truth in here somewhere. The rumor mill currently has Apple CEO Tim Cook telling Apple Store employees in Berlin that he wears his Apple Watch everywhere, “even in the shower.” Apple has not officially designated the Apple Watch as either waterproof or water resistant. If Mr. Cook actually […]

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iPad iPhone iPod News

WaterBlock technology demoed at CES, could provide waterproofing shield for iOS devices

With any luck, something will come of this. And it will be spiffy. Per Pocket Lint, HzO, the maker of a “WaterBlock” technology shown off at last week’s Consumer Electronics Show, has said it is in talks with Apple about using its material in future devices, including the iPhone. HzO was promoting its nano-scale film […]

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Accessory iPhone News

Liquipel offers iPhone waterproofing without the need for a case

This could be nifty. Per The Unofficial Apple Weblog, accessory outfitter Liquipel claims to make your smartphone water resistant by bonding it inside and out with a “nano” coating which repels water. The downside (for now) is that you’ll have to send your device off to Liquipel for a few days for them to coat […]