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So are we seriously gonna start browsing the phone while showering??? [MERGED]

Would you shower with your "water resistant" iPhone 7?

  • Yes

    Votes: 38 32.5%

  • No

    Votes: 79 67.5%
  • Total voters
    117
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Bobby Corwen

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I figured I would be the one to make this thread. Like are we actually gonna be in there browsing and stuff? Listening to music?

Normally if I ever get too lazy to bring a bluetooth stereo in there I will just play some music through the speakerphone while I am getting ready and showering but when I am in the shower I can only faintly hear it in the background.

Now I could just have it on the shower panel there next to the soap.

Or if Im randomly thinking about something in the shower, as I often do, I can just grab the phone and ask Siri something as the water drizzles on me.

Is this really gonna happen? Or is that too much...
 
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Now when my parents call/FaceTime me to help them with technology, I won't be able to use the excuse that I was in the pool or showering anymore. Thanks a lot Apple. :rolleyes:
 
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Actually before anyone actually starts using it the shower or taking it swimming

Watch the youtube water tests on the iPhone first. See how that compares.

But if its as good as apple watch IPX7 then it wont be an issue as ive showered with my watch before and washed it loads of times no issues.
 
yeah wouldn't mind being able to listen to a podcast while in the shower getting ready for work. Or catching some NBA highlights from my phone.
 
If you have a Lifeproof case or another waterproof case you could be doing that right now. Having said that I do have a Lifeproof case on my 6s and I listen to podcasts before I get in the shower and after I get out but the phone still isn't near the shower. Are we really that dependent on Facebook and stuff that we can't shower with out updating our status?
 
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I would like to see it water proof, not for using it in the shower, like already said I'm the get in and get out type. But for work it would be perfect, getting caught in a downpour while working or just getting wet from doing something.
 
I sometimes have my phone with me while biking, hiking, running and it's good to know that it won't brake if I get into a rain shower.........
 
MacDawg said:
I don't get in the shower to listen to music, watch videos, surf the web or anything else
I get in the shower to shower
Get in, get out
Done
On with my day
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err that really doesn't make sense. so i take it you don't listen to news or music while your in your car. because well your car is for driving and not for music or news right? that's basically what your saying
 
I will still treat it the same and keep away from getting it wet.
And hell no I'm not taking it in the shower or pool.
You guys can go for it and let us know what's up.
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machtv said:
err that really doesn't make sense. so i take it you don't listen to news or music while your in your car. because well your car is for driving and not for music or news right? that's basically what your saying
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It makes perfect sense. You don't.
Most people get in the shower to shower and get out. Not to update their Facebook status, tweet or use electronic devices while cleaning themselves.
 
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machtv said:
err that really doesn't make sense. so i take it you don't listen to news or music while your in your car. because well your car is for driving and not for music or news right? that's basically what your saying
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This is about using the phone in the shower, he gave a good explanation about not needing it in the shower too.
 
I have owned a few ip rated phones to this day (various xperia's and s7) I love taking the phone with me while taking a bath, and I often wash my phone after a days work.
I also put the phone under the tap straight after getting it out of the box, just to get it out of the way. Was nervy about it the first time but now i just feels normal.
 
OP, I'm guessing you're referring to the rumoured waterproofing.

I was just hiking in the pouring rain. It was too warm to wear my goretex. I had to put my phone in a sealed bag and it threw of my elevation readings. Shame, since I enjoy challenging my personal best every month.

When I'm out in rainy weather I look for shelter prior to calling or texting. Id love to never think twice about that.

I don't leave my phone in the bathroom when I'm taking a shower. I've heard of people getting water damage from excessive condensation.

My phone fell in water once, not completely submerged. It was probably only ok because of the level of water proofing already present.

Water proofing seems like every day practicality to me. I live in a rainier climate than many, but still!
 
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Water resistance is great, I use my phone on a handlebar mount for cycling. With the water resistance I don't have to worry when it rains
 
There was a commenter on Reddit asking if it'd be waterproof enough to strap to his motorcycle in the rain. Seriously.
 
Kyle4 said:
There was a commenter on Reddit asking if it'd be waterproof enough to strap to his motorcycle in the rain. Seriously.
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It is I've been using water resistant androids on my motorcycle mounts for a few years. There's a company called Ram that makes custom mounts for cars, motorcycles, etc. Right now I have the Note 7, which is water resistant, and hoping the iPhone goes this route eventually
 
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