Woah...iPhone 5 and Galaxy S III To Retail With Liquipel Waterproofing Technology [REPORT]

Before you get too excited, realize one thing – this is a rumor. It comes from one of our sources who has been correct in the past. Thanks to him we knew when the white iPhone 4 and the iPhone 4S were going to be launched. In both instances, he was correct. That being said, he informs me of the latest whisperings with a side of caution.

The source is well-placed in one of the UK’s top independent phone retailers. He states that both the next iPhone and the Samsung Galaxy S III will have Liquipel treatment. The Liquipel coating covers both inside and outside the phones to make it water repellent, making them less susceptible to liquid/moisture damage.

He stated “both will have had liquipel treatment as they’ll be altering the wording on insurance.” When I pressed him for the exact changes on the phone insurance documents, he had no more information. Phone insurance altering its coverage in reaction to an unreleased phone isn’t something I’ve come across before in phone info leaks, but, we could be on to something here. However, with liquid and moisture damage being among the top causes of insurance claims, it will need changing in time for a water-proof phone’s launch. Will liquid damage come under the standard warranty for water repellent phones? It could almost certainly come under the exclusions list for treated phones.

We know that HzO, the company behind this technology, has been in deep discussions with major hardware manufacturers, so there could certainly be some truth in this. If true, the question of whether or not it will be blend will no longer be appropriate. More relevant: “Will it drown?”


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nice, so what is the insurance companies worst nightmare. 'oh you see those white stickers there pink/red we cant replace your phone you have to buy a new one' DIE!!!!

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While I'd still be worried about cracked screens... I may finally rock my phone w/o a case.

I've always wanted to...

when is the galaxy s 3 coming out??

damn they cant liquipel my phone... rocking the galaxy nexus. they can liquipel the samsung charge though.... wack

thats one less thing to worry about.
now if we only had a phone that is scratch resistant, screen crack resistant and battery that can last me a full day on heavy use i would never need a case ever again

bout to do my speech on this

This. and does anyone know if it will be for AT&T?

!! samsung .. about time they come up with this water protection

Nothing has been confirmed.

I'd say summer @ the earliest (spring, if lucky), fall @ the latest.

Thus far, I think the Galaxy line has appeared on all major carriers, it'd be safe to presume this will follow suit.

i would do it but im not trynna b phone less for a 1week

Ever heard of Corning Gorilla Glass

Apple is working an a battery that will last about a week before a charge is needed. I hope they are close to getting this done!