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fromGSMArena.com
5 days ago

Oppo unveils Apex Guard: a promise of hardware and software quality and longevity

Oppo's Apex Guard combines hardware, battery, software, testing, and after-sales improvements to extend phone lifespan up to six years.
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fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

Apple is facing a major iPhone 17 design crisis

Dark blue iPhone 17 Pro and black iPhone Air finishes scratch easily, so buyers should use a case or choose a less scratch-prone color.
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Google says the quiet part louder: IP68 protection doesn't last

No phone is waterproof. No phone is dustproof. Your phone's sealants wear away over time; when they're exposed salt or chlorine in your swimming water; or when they're dropped, dented, or cracked. Your warranty doesn't cover liquid damage; if companies find water in an IP68 phone, it's proof you damaged it! But while these things are all true of every manufacturer in my reporting, I've never seen a company proactively say them out loud like Google just did in advertising materials.
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