I don't think i saw any details of the water resistance for the iPhone 7. Will it be similar/better to Samsung?
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Water resistance
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I've read conflicting info on the water resistance. Some are saying that only the home button is water and dust resistance up to 1 metre, 30 minutes (IP67) but not the entire device.
"Apple said the iPhone 7 has IP67 water-resistance, which means it's technically capable of working down to one meter (about 3.3 feet) under water for up to 30 minutes. Still, Apple won't cover water damage on the iPhone 7 under the warranty..."
It's the same h20 resistance as Samsung Galaxy 6. Others were able to take their phone in a pool others were not so lucky.So no taking pictures in the pool!
What on Earth would be the point of making part of the phone water resistant for up to a meter's depth?? Think about that for a minute.
Interesting.... A buddy sent me a video of him underwater. (that's why I asked the question)
The Galaxy has grommets or seals on the charging and headphone jacks. It is suspected that those who had water damage on their devices had either defective external rubber seals or weren't sealed properly by the user. I don't believe the new iPhone has these seals to protect the connectors?
On the one hand, covering water damage is difficult because I suppose I could go beyond what it is rated for and claim I never did. On the other hand it would be kind of s drag to get a faulty unit, fall in a pool (like their keynote) and have a busted phone.
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Without the need to pay a deductible?
Right, that's what I meant. The deductible is still cheaper than buying a new phone.
Well, to be fair, this year's Samsung has caused a little fire damage.