Can I take it to do some light scuba diving? Ashame that Samsung 7 is already underwater ready.. I hope this one can... need just a strap to hold on to it since no lifeproof cases needed anymore! Would one be able to control camera functions?
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Since iPhone 7 is already water proof
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No. IP67 means Immersion up to 1m. Unless you are into very shallow scuba diving.
NovemberWhiskey
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I have seen 1000s now on youtube people going 9-20ft deep. I think it can but still I am skeptical and worried it will void applecare. It is a shame that Apple did not make it 100% waterproof. They should when more and more phones are now 100% waterproof. I wonder if Applewatch 2 can be water proof fully??
heyyitssusan
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What phones are 100% waterproof? Even the Samsung Galaxy S7/Edge is IP68 WATER RESISTANT. There's a difference between water resistance and waterproof. I would get a waterproof case just in case and no it's not gonna void applecare.
Don't ever put it in the ocean, it is water proof, not corrosion immune. Salt water and metal doesn't work very well together.
The answer is out there, all over the internet. Bottom line is you can take it underwater a little bit, but as to how far, how long, and how often will depend on your own risk acceptance.
Waterproofing will continue to improve every year. If you're looking for an OEM guarantee that you can take it to 25-30 meters, it will not happen in the next decade if ever. Why you may ask? Because Apple would have to double or triple the size of the phone to accommodate the extra seals that could handle the pressure. Do you think Apple will ever do this to accommodate 1/500,000th of their customer base?