[timocrates]

Do not test your iPhone waterproofing.

I dropped mine in the bathtub. Seemed to be all right. In the morning the device went into the auto reboot dance. A banner came across the screen, "Your home button may need service" and I was provided with an on-screen virtual sub. Some other spastic happenings, and I have an appointment with a genius this day.

I note that there was an automatic response built in for this failure, so wonder how prevalent the trouble might be.

Sign me disgruntled long-time customer.

[Tartarus]

Do not test your iPhone waterproofing.

I dropped mine in the bathtub. Seemed to be all right. In the morning the device went into the auto reboot dance. A banner came across the screen, "Your home button may need service" and I was provided with an on-screen virtual sub. Some other spastic happenings, and I have an appointment with a genius this day.

I note that there was an automatic response built in for this failure, so wonder how prevalent the trouble might be.

Sign me disgruntled long-time customer.

If there was soap in the bathtub, that would explain the water resistance failing.

[pkcable]

It's its resistance, NOT proof! ALWAYS we a phone gets wet like that TURN IT OFF, let it dry out before using it again.

[Tartarus]

It's its resistance, NOT proof! ALWAYS we a phone gets wet like that TURN IT OFF, let it dry out before using it again.

Exactly, the latest Watch is waterproof. Maybe Series 2 too. The iPhones are water resistant.

[Sherry_B]

EDIT: See below.

[SwitchBeach]

Actually, the iPhone 8 is IP67 certified which means that it is "protected from immersion in water with a depth of up to 1 meter (or 3.3 feet) for up to 30 mins." It should be able to withstand accidental submersion (although water damage is not covered by the standard Apple warranty).

[Honey Beagle]

Do not test your iPhone waterproofing.

I dropped mine in the bathtub. Seemed to be all right. In the morning the device went into the auto reboot dance. A banner came across the screen, "Your home button may need service" and I was provided with an on-screen virtual sub. Some other spastic happenings, and I have an appointment with a genius this day.

I note that there was an automatic response built in for this failure, so wonder how prevalent the trouble might be.

Sign me disgruntled long-time customer.

Why did you test yours that way?

[BreakingKayfabe]

Do not test your iPhone waterproofing.

I hadn't planned on it since I already know it's not waterproof.

[rsidhaarth]

Me and my brother own iPhone 8 Plus. When we are on trip we took underwater video footage in the swimming pool and played a lot with the phone by throwing it in swimming pool. Nothing happened to his and it is still working rock solid.

[Mr.Willie]

I wash mine in the kitchen sink with soap and warm water regularly. I have taken it in the shower with me clean. No problems. You tube is full of water test videos, including boiling it on the stovetop and freezing it in a block of ice.

Perhaps it is merely a coincidence ?

I wouldn’t mention it to the Apple genius. Let him/her/them/they/this person figure it out themselves. They are, after all, geniuses.

[Honey Beagle]

I wash mine in the kitchen sink with soap and warm water regularly. I have taken it in the shower with me clean. No problems. You tube is full of water test videos, including boiling it on the stovetop and freezing it in a block of ice.

Perhaps it is merely a coincidence ?

I wouldn’t mention it to the Apple genius. Let him/her/them/they/this person figure it out themselves. They are, after all, geniuses.

To me it is easier to leave the phone out in the rain. To charge the battery I leave the phone and ipads in the hot sun. Works great.

[Mr.Willie]

To me it is easier to leave the phone out in the rain. To charge the battery I leave the phone and ipads in the hot sun. Works great.

Actually a solar panel on the back of an iPad would be quite useful. True wireless charging.

[Tartarus]

To me it is easier to leave the phone out in the rain. To charge the battery I leave the phone and ipads in the hot sun. Works great.

Actually a solar panel on the back of an iPad would be quite useful. True wireless charging.

Leaving your device in direct sunlight is never wise.
I strongly discourage you to do so.

[Mr.Willie]

Leaving your device in direct sunlight is never wise.
I strongly discourage you to do so.

No, but solar panels also work in artificial light. So even though I am in doors right now, my iPad could be charging wirelessly.

[Annie_8plus]

Leaving your device in direct sunlight is never wise.
I strongly discourage you to do so.

This!

[Honey Beagle]

Actually a solar panel on the back of an iPad would be quite useful. True wireless charging.

True. But for twice the charging power. A solar panel on both the front and back.

[pkcable]

Perhaps some of us are talking with our tongues planted firmly in our cheeks?

[Sherry_B]

Perhaps some of us are talking with our tongues planted firmly in our cheeks?

A lot are, but you honestly have to wonder about some.

[Spectrumite]

I use walking and the city bus for most of my transportation needs, so the IP67 water resistance of my new 8 Plus is attractive. I hope the water resistance is not just marketing hype on Apple's part - I need rain storm protection!