A new report from The Korea Herald claims that Apple is planning to add the highest possible level of dust and water resistance to next year’s iPhone. Citing “multiple sources,” the report indicates that the “iPhone 8” will feature an IP68 rating similar to Samsung’s current Galaxy S7, allowing it to handle submersion in about 5 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. The iPhone 7 was certified with an IP67 rating, which makes it certified for only about 3 feet of water for the same amount of time, by comparison. The report notes that, according to an industry source, the higher rating will be one of the “drastic upgrades marking the 10th anniversary of the iPhone this year.”
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