Are the iPhone XS and Apple Watch Series 4 waterproof?
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Best answer: Both the iPhone XS and Apple Watch Series 4 can withstand submersion in fairly shallow water for a limited amount of time. The Apple Watch can go deeper than the iPhone XS, but it`s still no diver`s watch. Get the iPhone: iPhone XS ($999 at Apple) Get the watch: Apple Watch Series 4 ($384 at Amazon) The iPhone XS features improved water resistance over previous iPhones, though it`s not waterproof The iPhone XS has a dust and water resistance rating of IP68. The `6` in that rating means that it`s protected from dust entering the chassis, while the `8` means that it`s protected against immersion in up to two meters of water for a duration of up to 30 minutes. This means that a drop into shallow water shouldn`t hurt your iPhone, though you should act quickly to retrieve your phone from the water and dry it thoroughly before charging it. You also shouldn`t worry too much about spills of liquids like soda, beer, coffee, or tea onto your iPhone XS. It should resist those. I...