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Water resistance was my first thought as well, however I suspect a company with the R&D budget of Apple could likely find a way. The small dimensions of the wat
by user_7832 5y ago
Water resistance was my first thought as well, however I suspect a company with the R&D budget of Apple could likely find a way. The small dimensions of the watch might be a problem, but for phones I'm fairly certain it can be done.
For a while companies like Motorola were selling nano-repellent (essentially hydrophobic) coating phones and calling them splash proof. You could easily design a gasket or something, existing waterproof phones already have parts that open for eg the sim card or microsd slot (which are gasketed).
- everdrive 5y agoI've got an IP-68 (or whatever is waterproof) phone with a user-replaceable batter. It effectively has weather stripping along the battery door, and uses a screw to keep it tight. It's cheap, simple, and effective. (and no, it's not a smart phone)
- choko 5y agoSo this would impact big players less, leaving startups in a more difficult position. That's regressive.
- Tams80 5y agoIf they want to design, manufacture, and sell rugged devices, then they should shoulder the costs. If they don't want to, then they can make something less rugged. No excuses for resource waste and pollution.