8. Water Resistant, NOT Water Proof
The iPhone 7 is actually the first ever iPhone to be water-resistant, which can mean different things depending on the rating it has been given. For the iPhone 7, its rating is IP67, meaning it can withstand being submerged in 1 meter (3 feet) of water for up to 30 minutes. Keep in mind, however, that just because Apple’s new flagship is “water resistant,” that doesn’t equal waterproof.
This does not mean you take your iPhone for a swim in the pool or take underwater pictures. Taking your iPhone surfing, or at least exposing your iPhone to salt water is not recommended either. In fact, people have already tested the water resistance of these phones and after exposing the iPhone 7 Plus to salt water, it ended up with audio issues.
Don’t think that because the phone is water-resistant that you will protected under the warranty in the event that your phone goes for a swim. You will not get your phone fixed for free. Given that water damage is actually one of the most common problems that smartphone users experience, this was a clever business move by Apple. They can tell you your phone is “water resistant,” making you less guarded and before you know it, you’ll accidentally forget to take your phone out of your swim trunks before hopping in the pool. Smart, Apple. We’ll give you that one.
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