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Re:European Union votes to bring back replaceable phone batt... by prmoustache on Friday June 16, 2023 @03:34PM (#36362563)
Most waterproof norms are only valid for freshwater. Most usb/lightning ports rust after being subjected to salted water and you end up not being able to charge your device anymore.
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Re:European Union votes to bring back replaceable phone batt... by brookst on Friday June 16, 2023 @03:45PM (#36362727)
Really? I've taken many an iPhone snorkling in the ocean, just in zipped pocket, and they have all been fine.
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Re:European Union votes to bring back replaceable phone batt... by aembleton on Friday June 16, 2023 @06:25PM (#36364783)
That's really impressive. I destroyed a Sony phone a few years ago just going for a short swim in the sea.
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Re:European Union votes to bring back replaceable phone batt... by tempestn on Friday June 16, 2023 @08:00PM (#36365623)
This can be largely mitigated by rinsing/soaking the device in fresh water to dissolve the salt.
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