Water-Resistant and Rugged Phones Explained (PLUS: Pokémon vs. Palworld)
No so long ago, phones would be dead as soon as they were dropped, or got a bit wet in the shower. These days, they can withstand high impacts and remain undamaged underwater for hours.
This week, we look at water-resistant and rugged phones, exploring what was behind this design change and which highlighting which phones are particularly hardy.
As ever, we kick-off with the tech news that matters:
These waterproofing and ruggedisation explainers will come in useful:
- What Do Waterproof and Water-Resistant Mean?
- What MIL-STD-810G Is and Why It Doesn’t Mean What You Think
- 3 Important Features That Make a Smartphone Rugged and Durable
The show closes with the following recommendations:
- Witch Rise (Nintendo Switch)
- Palworld (PC/Steam)
Christian Cawley and Gavin Phillips host this podcast. You can contact them on Twitter: @thegadgetmonkey and @gavinspavin, with your suggestions for future topics. Oh, and don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
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