A developer has created an Android app that lets you test your phone’s water resistance. The app uses your phone’s barometer to detect changes in pressure levels. Water-resistance used to be a niche ...

Today I learned that you can test the water resistance of a smartphone without throwing it into a giant pool. All you need is a water resistance tester app, like the one that’s been making the rounds ...

As soon as the company declares that its device is waterproof, there will definitely be those who want to check this statement. And not only in ordinary water but also in extremely deep water. The ...

It's been about a decade since I thought about Apple's old slogan: "There's an app for that." That changed this Wednesday. Apple had nothing to do with it, though. Rather, it was an Android app ...

Are you the kind of person who removes their watch before doing the dishes or washing your hands? If so, that’s because old habits are hard to break. Today, the vast majority of the best smartwatches ...

Starting with the Galaxy S7, Samsung’s Galaxy S line of smartphones is known to have an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. Even the Galaxy S5 had an IP67 rating but Samsung decided to skip the ...

We sprayed them, dunked them and even put them through the wash to find out which of these three wireless earphones can handle the most water exposure. Vanessa is a lead writer at CNET, reviewing and ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Tim Heffernan Tim Heffernan is a writer who covers air and water quality and ...