We like to read the fine print that Apple includes on all of its devices. In the same way that the Cupertino company has seen fit to include in the Jet Black model due to the "abrasions" that could arise on the device, we also find a series of clarifications regarding the iPhone 7 warranty. , iPhone 7 is splash and dust resistant, but not waterproof at all. Therefore, Apple decides to clarify that the guarantee will not produce the possible damages that the device receives due to liquids. I mean, your iPhone is splash resistant, but you better not check it out for yourself, or you could run out of it.
In this way, despite the fact that the iPhone 7 has received in all its variants the same certification as the Apple Watch Series 1, we must maintain the same care against possible attacks by liquids. It is true that it is resistant, yes, but that the warranty does not cover liquid damage it will generate a doubt in us that it will not allow us to use it with the tranquility that it is supposed to. Therefore, if you are receiving a call in the rain, you may want to question whether or not you should answer it, despite having the corresponding certification.
This text we can find it at the bottom of the presentation page of the iPhone 7 And it is not an unusual technique, we found that companies such as Sony had long ago rejected devices under warranty that were damaged by liquids, despite the fact that they also met the corresponding certification. As he read to a colleague of ours.
If you bring a wet iPhone 7 to the Apple Store, the Genius will tell you that you are not wetting it well.
In short, despite the fact that this initiative will not cause too much discontent, since it is a fairly common measure in this type of product, Apple could have taken a step forward to demonstrate that its SAT is still the best.
Nor do I think you have to look for the three feet of the cat. The phone has a water resistance check but is not waterproof no matter what. Like if you wet an Xperia Z without putting the covers on it (which in the case of the 7 will not be a problem) there was no guarantee, if you put the iPhone in the washing machine, you will exceed its capacity and you will load it.
Of course, you go with your best good face to Apple and you say that only the sneeze of an angel has splashed it and ... do they have to change it? I do not think so.
In any case, let's not get terrifying either, you can answer a call if it rains, as I've been doing with the first iPhone since 2007. And I live in a place where it rains little, but as if I had no knowledge (it is not an exaggeration, I have a change in the car because in 300 meters I have gotten soaked) and I have used the telephone with peace of mind.
I believe that this certification should give us peace of mind if a glass falls on us, even if it gets a little submerged. I was already doing it on 6s and that's it. Get together to take pictures under the pool? I will continue to use my lifeproof cover for that, but we don't dare to use it on rainy days ...