Can you take your phone swimming? Can your phone go in the sea? Here's what you should know about your phone's waterproofing.

IP55, IP65, IP67, IP68, IPX5, etc are terms you often found associated with smartphones, smartwatches and earphones. If you are not aware, then the IP rating of a device defines how well your device ...

The world is flooded with a vast variety of smartphones in the global market. Each and every brand is offering some or the other unique feature in the phone, which is their USP. In today’s era, any ...

If you have accidentally dropped your iPhone 13 into water and are wondering whether you have damaged it in anyway. This quick guide will teach you everything you need to know about the water ...

Those of you who've ever spilled a drink on your phone know how important water resistance can be. It can mean the difference between a quick wipe with a napkin and an expensive trip to the phone ...

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. Quick answer: Yes, the Pixel 8a's IP67 rating means it can withstand submersion in up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. The Pixel ...

What does your IP rating mean? For every device, a dust and water resistance rating is released with it. It can range anywhere from IP00 to IP69K, with IP00 being unable to resist any dust or water in ...

Chris is the former Editor of Pocket-lint. He has been a technology journalist since 2008 and has covered the rise of Android and reviewed just about every important device along the way. Chris lives ...

These days, accidentally spilling water on your phone or dropping it into a puddle no longer spells disaster. Most modern smartphones - whether Android or iPhone - come with some level of water and ...

Smartphones like Samsung Galaxy S24, iPhone 15, Redmi Note 13 Pro+ 5G, Motorola Edge 40 Neo, Vivo X100 5G, with IP68 ratings, are perfect for Holi celebrations, offering water and dust resistance ...

Heather is a commerce writer with Android Police. She has been a full-time writer since graduation from SAIT Polytechnic in 2018. She is an experienced article writer working for many brands over the ...