Have you ever wondered how your latest gadget can withstand a splash or two of water, or maybe even survive being dropped in the sink? You’ll be pleased to know that the hero behind this resistance is ...

There are several luxuries that we expect of phones today. We expect them to have multiple cameras and a full, bezel-less screen. We also usually expect our phones to be waterproof, indicated by an IP ...

Hermetically sealed connectors differ from those sealed against environmental factors. When, where, and why should you choose ...

David is the former Editor-in-Chief of Android Police and now the EIC of Esper.io. He's been an Android user since the early days - his first smartphone was a Google Nexus One! David graduated from ...

You might see many tech devices that claim of having a certain IP rating, followed by some numbers. But what does this mean? One of the many things to consider when buying a new tech product, be that ...

A lot of manufacturers these days boast about the level of protection and resistance that their devices have to offer. From the latest offering from Apple to Samsung to most of the other smartphone ...

The IP (Ingress Protection or International Protection) code rating is an internationally recognized system developed to standardize the degree of protection that “enclosures” provide against foreign ...

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Ingress protection ratings (IP ratings) are a vital part of picking the right outdoor A/V device for an install. While some clients may be somewhat familiar with IP ratings related to their smartphone ...

We've observed a trend toward increased water resistance in mobile devices, but "water resistant" is not a one-size-fits-all term and it does not mean the same thing as "waterproof". Fortunately, ...