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When mobile smartphone makers announce new devices, one of the big features that is always hit on is the IP rating. A good IP rating is essential for flagship phones, as it is one of the ways these ...

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For a while, smartphone water resistance was something we longed for — now it's the standard. Just about every Android phone released these days will have some level of water resistance. The level can ...

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If you've ever knocked a drink over your phone, you know the importance of water resistance. It can mean the difference between a frantic wipe-down with a tissue or an expensive trip to buy a new ...

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Some Apple products, from AirPods to iPhones, feature dust and water resistance indicated by their IP rating; the AirPods Max ...

Not long ago, a single IP rating was the norm for smartphones. It meant your phone could take a splash, survive in a dusty environment, and maybe even handle a quick dip in the pool. But lately, phone ...

Ingress protection (IP) ratings were once reserved for the most premium of smartphones, but they have now made their way to even affordable smartphones like the Pixel 9a. Yet, with the launch of the ...