Apple patents better water damage detection to fend off false warranty claims
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12 Comments
1. android_hitman posted on 20 Feb 2012, 02:55 13
apple is now trying to not offer warranty at all :)
basically if your iphone brokes you have to buy another...
.. good for you apple ..
2. paynekiller posted on 20 Feb 2012, 05:17 11
How about better water damage PROTECTION for these expensive devices rather than detection.
4. cellgeek82 posted on 20 Feb 2012, 08:29 0
How many people cringed at the photo above with the iPhone soaked in water?
Not that I'm in love with Apple, but that it's expensive electronics.
8. LoneShaolin posted on 20 Feb 2012, 12:45 0
The way it's beading up looks funny. Like carnuba wax for a car does.
5. traciireese posted on 20 Feb 2012, 08:37 2
I agree i think it should have a way better water protection not just for apple phones but for all high end phones.
6. lonelyw posted on 20 Feb 2012, 08:41 3
I disagree with Apple's "hard-earned cash" in the article!!!!
7. dirtydirty00 posted on 20 Feb 2012, 08:59 2
Now you have to watch the weather channel to check the humidity before leaving your house so your apple warranty doesn't get voided!
9. gallitoking posted on 20 Feb 2012, 21:48 1
Call me crazy... but what is wrong with taking care of your device.... I mean you paid lots of money.. why not take care of it... if you are close to water... hold on to it.. if you cant... well get those cheapAndroid phones that carriers give away...
10. frydaexiii posted on 20 Feb 2012, 22:08 0
Because no one spoils their phones on purpose, accidents happen, unfortunately, iPhones can't even handle accidental drops... And don't you think it's sad those "cheapAndroid phones that carriers give away" are more hardy than a iPhone which cost more than that and is supposedly better?
11. Forsaken77 posted on 20 Feb 2012, 23:58 0
Those "cheap" Android phones that you get for free on-contract will still cost you $300-$400 to replace if you don't have insurance. So better protection on smartphones all around should be the focus. But who are we kidding? These greedy companies want you to break your phones and buy replacements for them. Oh... you have insurance? Sure we'll replace your 3 month old phone with a refurb pos and charge you $150 deductable. They're not loosing a dime.
12. gallitoking posted on 21 Feb 2012, 18:56 0
1st of all we al drop out phones.. but in water.. you have no business having you 500.00+ phone near water when you know damm well is not water prooof... I have never drop a phone on water... I care for my expensive phone...
