Have you ever wondered how your latest gadget can withstand a splash or two of water, or maybe even survive being dropped in the sink? You’ll be pleased to know that the hero behind this resistance is ...

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While shopping for any product intended for outdoor use–we’re talking Bluetooth speakers, earbuds, and other electronic gadgets–you’ll undoubtedly encounter the letters “IP,” followed by either two ...

There are several luxuries that we expect of phones today. We expect them to have multiple cameras and a full, bezel-less screen. We also usually expect our phones to be waterproof, indicated by an IP ...

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Plenty of smartphone and other device manufacturers are now toting water and dust resistance as a key selling point for their devices. Device specifications now list IP67 or IP65 or similar ratings, ...

David is the former Editor-in-Chief of Android Police and now the EIC of Esper.io. He's been an Android user since the early days - his first smartphone was a Google Nexus One! David graduated from ...

Selecting the right equipment for harsh or unpredictable environments isn’t a matter of guesswork. There’s a system, and it’s not exactly subtle: numbers stacked beside letters, all telling a story ...

The intent of this technical note is to provide a brief explanation of the meaning and utilisation of the IP classification system in general, as well specific recommendations for the application of ...

We've observed a trend toward increased water resistance in mobile devices, but "water resistant" is not a one-size-fits-all term and it does not mean the same thing as "waterproof". Fortunately, ...