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    iPad IP68 Water and Dust Resistance iPad or iPad Pro in the near future

    Since iPhone has this capability for almost 5 years, will apple implement it to at least the iPad Pro lineup as its "Pro" price. 2024 OLED, MagSafe, IP68, Apple Pencil 3, 14 inch iPad Ultra? Any thoughts.
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    iPhone 12 mini Help! Iphone 12 mini?

    Hello, Im hoping some of you all can help me with a reoccurring problem I have. BACKSTORY: I'm very tough on phones. I work as a fireman, and then a side job with metal fabrication and general construction, so my phone (which is crucial to my job as a fireman to receive emergency information...
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    iPhone 12 mini Does alcohol affect water resistance seal?

    Hi all! Super curious here so to keep it short. Essential worker here in NY still soing in home/hospital visits with children. One of the hospitals require front and back of the phone to be sprayed with sanitizer lightly. brand new iphone 12 mini, love this and hate to ruin it lol so worried...
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    Small gap between the screen and the frame on iPhone 11?

    Hi guys. I just got my iPhone 11 a few days ago, and when I was taking off the case today, I noticed a small gap between the screen and the frame (as you can see in the picture). Does it affect the water-resistance feature? should I return it?
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    iPhone 11 Can Lysol Wipes damage/compromise water-resistance of iPhone 11?

    Hello everyone! I don’t post too often but this has been bugging me a lot lately. Recently, I decided to clean my iPhone 11 with Lysol wipes (first time doing this). After wiping it down, I used a water drenched piece of paper towel to wipe it again afterwards. Is the adhesive that keeps the...
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    Broke iPhone X Back Glass... Should I Replace for Water Resistance?

    After almost two years, I finally damaged by iPhone X. Ironically after dropping it many times, this time it literally fell from a couple inches while I was underneath my car. The back glass doesn't look too bad... from a purely cosmetic standpoint it's probably not worth replacing. However...
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    iPhone XR How robust is the iPhone XR

    Now that the XR has been out for a while and people had time to test it in winter conditions: How robust and rugged is the iPhone XR? I will use a slim case so scratches on the surface are not the issue. I ask mostly about the screen scratching, dropping the phone, bending issues, water...
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    iPhone XS Can fit a paper between the frame & screen

    Dear users, Hope you can help. This is my 3rd XS in the span of two months. I had first one replaced due to having the same issue. Upon closer inspection, I could clearly see the gap between the frame and the screen, could fit a paper in there and it would go in quite deep. After unexpectedly...