Oct 11th 2026
Hands-On Tech 288
Understanding What IP68 Means
Is Your Device Truly Water Resistant?
On this week’s episode of Hands-On Tech, Clyde, who is shopping for a new phone after his last one died in a sink full of dishwater, asks what an IP68 water resistance rating actually promises, whether it wears off as a phone ages, and what to do in the first few minutes after a phone gets wet.
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Links
- About splash, water, and dust resistance of iPhone 7 and later
- Help prevent water damage to your Pixel phone
- Safety & regulatory guide for Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro & Pixel 10 Pro XL
- IP Ratings
- IP Code
- Learn about water resistance on your Samsung Galaxy
- Water and other liquid damage to iPhone or iPod isn't covered by warranty
- AppleCare
- Samsung Care+
- If you see a liquid-detection alert on your iPhone