Andres Cantu
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I'm sure many would be happy with the return of SD cards and waterproofness. We'll learn soon enough if it's true!
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Why has waterproofing become a 'requirement'?
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barondebxl
macrumors 6502a
Not sure about waterproofness but I can guarantee SD card will be back since android 6.0 uses external storage as internal storage as well.
Andres Cantu
macrumors 68040
You sound very sure of yourself 😱
As some people have pointed out before, Samsung profits from people buying the larger-capacity models of their flagship devices, so I wouldn't be so sure about the return of the SD card slot. It could happen, and it would please many people, but I wouldn't bet on that as I would on things such as their "take" on 3D-Touch and Live Photos.
barondebxl
macrumors 6502a
We will see. Like I'm certain even though I have no evidence or proof. It makes sense for them to bring it back now and please all their users since marshmallow uses it and it would be considered as an upgrade over the S6.
Why do we have to drop it in water for it to be quality. What about rain? That's the main cause for my phone getting wet.
The Game 161
macrumors Nehalem
I read somewhere (I think on this site) that a rather large percentage of phones taken in for service show water damage. If you can reduce warranty claims, you might save some costs.
Applejuiced
macrumors Westmere
Manufacturers warranty does not cover water damage.
You'd only be saving costs for the customer.
teknikal90
macrumors 68040
And the time of your hired help sorting out water damage claims and explaining to the customer about their water damaged phone.
Also, you would prevent any losses because you didn't notice the water damage before you swapped out.
Then, if it is a relatively common issue that you resolved (as it apparently is), you would increase your customer satisfaction at the same time. If you could do this all for a reasonable cost, why not do it? If it adds $50 to the build price, probably not.
I would argue that waterproof should be expected on a mobile device. It should be a no brainer. Waterproofing is not needed for devices that are intended to be used indoors. However, if the devices are intended to be used wherever users are, indoors or outdoors, it is only a good user experience if the device can hold on its own against nature. It doesn't have to have some extreme toughness, but I don't want to baby my smartphone just because there's a sprinkle of rain coming down.
Just like a watch. It is expected to be at least water resistant. It is a normal expectation, and by now, it should be standard for better user experience.
Just like a watch. It is expected to be at least water resistant. It is a normal expectation, and by now, it should be standard for better user experience.
Applejuiced
macrumors Westmere
I dont follow your lack of logic there. They dont just swap out devices without checking the moist sensors. There's steps and protocols that need to be followed and as far as having employees that sort out claims that's part of doing business.