Many smartphones can survive a quick dip in some water, but water can still seep in through small, unseen cracks.

Drop your phone in the pool? Here's how you can bring it back to life July 3, 2012 — -- intro: We humans can't get enough water during the summer, but for our gadgets, on the other hand, there ...

Splash! Now how do you get water out of your phone? We use our phones to read news and books, catch up with friends, navigate ...

Safe for water immersion (IPX8): The second number in an IP rating grades water resistance from zero to nine (immune to ...

Uh, oh, your phone fell into the pool *** total or worse the toilet, it looks fine from the outside. But what's happening inside? I know what you're thinking. I'm fine because I have one of these ...

The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are water resistant, but what should you do if your new iPhone accidentally goes for a swim? Matt Elliott Senior Editor Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a ...

Complexity and cost often go hand-in-hand. As our smartphones add more features, introduce bigger screens, and become thinner, the cost begins to rise and mobile phones quickly become an investment.

SAN FRANCISCO — Smart phones and water just don’t mix, but when a hurricane hits, keeping a phone dry isn't always possible. Experts say even if a phone is drenched, there are steps you can take to ...