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What is an IP rating, and why is it important when choosing a waterproof case?
Waterproof cases can be a great way to keep your smartphone dry, and the best ones feature IP ratings. Here's why they're important.
Although many of the best smartphones today feature some level of water resistance, they aren't completely waterproof. Many of these devices can only withstand certain amounts of water pressure for certain amounts of time, and once these thresholds are exceeded, water will begin to enter the device. A good way to add some extra water resistance or waterproofing to your smartphone is with a waterproof case, but they aren't all equal. Whether you're looking at water-resistant smartphones or a waterproof case, you may have stumbled across something called an IP rating. They are incredibly important when choosing a waterproof case or a water-resistant smartphone, as they can instantly tell you a lot about the case's ability to withstand water. Here's what you need to know.
Is Google Pixel 8 waterproof?
The Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are water and dust resistant so you don't need to panic if you drop your phone in the tub or get stuck in the rain.
No phone is truly waterproof, but manufacturers like Google have done a lot to make sure their phones stand up to water intrusion as much as possible. The best Google Pixel phones have some level of water resistance with the Pixel 7 series achieving an IP68 rating. Even the mid-range Pixel 7a has an IP67 rating. Luckily for those who are ready to upgrade to the latest Pixel 8 or Pixel 8 Pro, these phones are dust and water-resistant as well.
Is the iPad Pro 2021 waterproof?
Have you just gotten yourself a brand new iPad and are wondering - is the iPad Pro waterproof? Well, you asked, so here's the answer!
If you're in the market for a new tablet, you just can't go wrong with the new iPad Pro. It's arguably one of the most powerful and refined tablets out there which Apple claims can even replace a full-fledged computer. Whether it does actually stand up to that claim or not is something you can find out in our review of the iPad Pro 2021, but this article is going to address a more specific question - is the iPad Pro waterproof? Can you get away with an accidental spill on your brand new iPad?
Huawei releases a "waterproof" case for the Mate 20 Pro's Underwater Mode
We've known the Huawei Mate 20 Pro would include a feature called Underwater Mode and now the company has released the case that goes along with it.
Huawei's Mate line is highly anticipated each year as it generally brings together the best the company can create. We've been talking about the device since July of this year when we published an exclusive that revealed the hardware specs of the new smartphone. October has been a big month for smartphone releases as it seemed there was a new major device to be launched every single week. The Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro launch took place a couple of weeks ago and is still being talked about today. We've known the software would include a feature called Underwater Mode and now the company has released the case that goes along with this feature.
Rugged devices certified as Android Enterprise Recommended will get 5 years of security updates
Google has certified some rugged Android Enterprise devices. They are also guaranteeing they will get 5 years of security updates as well.
Android has had its challenges entering the enterprise market due to a number of issues. Fragmentation between smartphone OEMs hasn't helped, but Samsung has certainly been pulling their weight with their KNOX security platform so businesses can feel safe with their data. It was almost 2 years ago when Google started to get involved when they launched their own landing page as a way to showcase how Android can benefit businesses of all sizes. We may not hear news about Google's work in the enterprise space every week, but the company is still committed to the project and today they have announced that certain Android Enterprise Recommended devices will receive 5 full years of security updates.