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| [* black] Water resistance has been touted as a big new feature in the iPhone 7 Plus—but what actually makes it water resistant? The evidence is everywhere: | |
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| + | [* black] Figures 1 and 2: a plastic SIM eject plug with a rubber gasket. |
| + | [* black] Figure 3: a rubber gasket on the SIM tray. |
| [* icon_note] Rubber gaskets and plugs aren't new technology, but they are effective at keeping liquids and dust out of your phone. But there's a cost—when you replace a component you'll need to make sure you get the gasket in place and that it creates a good seal, which tends to be an extra, finicky step. |