If you’ve read enough reviews or buying guide about tech products, you may have seen critics refer to short code that starts with the letters “IP” – IP57, IPX5, IP65 – the letters stand for “Ingress ...

Ingress protection (IP) ratings were once reserved for the most premium of smartphones, but they have now made their way to even affordable smartphones like the Pixel 9a. Yet, with the launch of the ...

If you’ve been caught in the rain or dropped your smartphone in the pool, you’ve definitely faced that momentary panic. The one where your heart starts racing and you’re left wondering whether or not ...

When mobile smartphone makers announce new devices, one of the big features that is always hit on is the IP rating. A good IP rating is essential for flagship phones, as it is one of the ways these ...

Not long ago, a single IP rating was the norm for smartphones. It meant your phone could take a splash, survive in a dusty environment, and maybe even handle a quick dip in the pool. But lately, phone ...

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