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A new patent granted to Apple suggests that the tech giant could be working on a waterproof smartphone. Currently, the company doesn’t offer any waterproof models, while one of its main competitors, Samsung, offers three.
But keeping up with the competition likely isn’t the only reason Apple is working toward this new goal. Creating more durable devices is something that could help Apple appeal to more consumers, especially those with kids or those who have had negative experiences with non-durable smartphones in the past.