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T-Mobile Xperia Z teased in underwater video

By Robert Nelson
on 12 Jun, 2013

T-Mobile has recently posted a short video on YouTube. The video measures in at just 23 seconds in length and shows little more than someone diving into a pool and then swimming a short distance underwater. That may sound a little strange by itself, but then we look back to the earlier rumors which have been leading up to an announcement for the Sony Xperia Z -- which just so happens to be a waterproof handset.

Kyocera Hydro Elite image leaks ahead of Verizon announcement

By Robert Nelson
on 27 May, 2013

Verizon is expected to announce a Kyocera handset relatively soon. We saw an image of the handset leak late last month and at the time it looked like the device would be arriving as the Kyocera Elite. As of today however, coming by way of another image leak, it looks like the handset will be launching as the Kyocera Hydro Elite. While this does not mean the handset will magically be sporting high-end specs, it may be of interest for those looking for something rugged.

LG launches the waterproof Optimus GJ smartphone

By Cory Gunther
on 23 May, 2013

Today, LG has officially unveiled one of their truly first fully waterproof and dustproof smartphones, the LG Optimus GJ. All the details regarding this new handset were revealed in Taiwan, although we don't expect it to be headed to the states anytime soon. Just like Samsung's GALAXY S 4 Active, LG's flagship device (from last year) now has one too.

Earl Tablet: Solar powered, emergency radio, and ready for the wild outdoors

By Cory Gunther
on 8 May, 2013

Today we'd like you to meet Earl. This is the Android tablet you can truly take camping, and it's destined to be your backcountry companion. Google teased taking the Nexus 7 camping last year during a few TV ads, but this new tablet truly will fit in with any survivalist. Or "granola" as I like to call them. This Android tablet does nearly everything, so read on for the entire list of features.

Improved GALAXY S 4 model to be waterproof and dustproof

By Cory Gunther
on 24 Apr, 2013

The Samsung GALAXY S 4 is finally starting to pick up steam with all the U.S. carriers announcing details and reviews hitting the streets, but a redesigned and more rugged model might already be in the works. While speaking at a conference this week a Samsung exec might have spilled the beans. Stating a slightly redesigned waterproof model could arrive in "the coming weeks."

HzO Waterblock smartphone coating hands-on

By Cory Gunther
on 7 May, 2012

When it comes to protecting your Android smartphone or tablet most cases don't save you from water damage. Just ask my fellow writer Michael Crider about his poor Galaxy Nexus. Today at CTIA 2012 however, we were able to get some hands-on with a new technology that should one day curb that issue. Called HzO Waterblock, and it's a hydrophobic water-proof coating for smartphones and tablets.

Pebble watch goes waterproof after raising a million bucks

By Michael Crider
on 12 Apr, 2012

Yesterday we brought you news of the Pebble smart watch project on Kickstarter, and almost immediately the organizers reached their $100,000 goal. They've raised just a bit more than that since then: a million dollars in just a little over 24 hours, and almost 1.5 million at this point. To celebrate thier success, they're adding in an extra feature. When the watch enters production later this year, it'll be waterproof. The organizers say that it won't be a dive watch, but you'll be able to shower or swim with it without worry.

Caterpillar launches CAT B10 Smartphone for the rugged

By Cory Gunther
on 8 Mar, 2012

The construction company many will probably know or recognize as CAT has just launched their first ever Android smartphone. This IP67-certified rugged device will be aiming directly at some of the other durable devices competing for the hard at work job such as the Samsung Rugby Smart, or the Motorola Defy. Being waterproof, dust proof, drop resistant and more is this the phone for you? Catarpillar thinks so.

And then all Android devices were waterproof

By Sam Koutroulakis
on 16 Jan, 2012

I bet you didn't see this coming. Sure, on the CES floor we saw plenty of ways companies such as HzO waterproof devices - but when would we see these treatments be incorporated into our devices prior to purchase? Apparently, Samsung's future line of phones will see the new tech implemented by summer of 2012. A hydrophobic treatment is not only applied on the exterior casing, but also inside over the speaker and other internals.

ASUS TOUGH Android Honeycomb 7″ tab hits Japan

By Cory Gunther
on 26 Sep, 2011

We've seen plenty of smartphones over the recent past released that are tough, water resistant, and can handle most situations but we haven't seen many for Android Honeycomb tablets. Today ASUS has unveiled the ASUS TOUGH ETBW11AA Tablet. The ASUS TOUGH is both water, and dust resistant, and comes with 4G WiMAX as well an impressive 1280x800 resolution all on that 7" frame.