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iPhone 5 Could be Waterproof Thanks to Liquipel
Apple plans to use Liquipel technology
on the next generation iPhone, making the iPhone 5 immune to problems
resulting from exposure to water. The waterproof iPhone 5 would be
treated internally with a thin layer of Liquipel's material that
prevents water molecules from ever contacting sensitive electronic
components.
The news that Apple plans to utilize this technology comes from a source in the UK
phone retail industry, who stated that wording for insurance documents
will be changed to accomodate the waterproofed iPhone 5. Liquipel's
technology was demoed at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in
Las Vegas.
Although the report may turn out to be false, the technology works
and is ready for prime time. The same source explained that the Galaxy
S3 will also sport Liquipel on its components. Liquipel is currently
offering a service where mobile devices
can be treated after manufacturing to add water resistance, and an
iPhone 4S was shown bathing in water while operating normally. Using an
iPhone in the rain or even next to a swimming pool would no longer be a
threat after the treatment.
There are several other companies
that have developed similar technology, which could prove to be
groundbreaking in the consumer electronics market. After all, one of
the biggest causes for damage and destruction of electrical components
is water infiltration. Apple and Samsung would remain on the cutting
edge of mobile design is they integrate Liquipel into their upcoming
product line.