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Google Says the Quiet Part Out Loud: IP68 Protection Doesn't Last

Thursday August 21, 2025. 07:30 PM , from Slashdot
Google Says the Quiet Part Out Loud: IP68 Protection Doesn't Last
Phone manufacturers rarely acknowledge that IP68 water resistance degrades over time, but Google has broken that silence with advertising disclaimers for its Pixel 10 Pro Fold. The fine print explicitly warns that water and dust protection 'will diminish or be lost over time due to normal wear and tear, device repair, disassembly or damage.' The company further notes that liquid damage voids warranties despite IP68 certification at manufacture.

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