Is a waterproof iPhone coming soon? Or can I waterproof my existing one?

Doug,
There is no waterproof iPhone coming to market that I am aware of anytime soon. But Don't get worried, you have an option. The only known functional (it does not inhibit use of the phone) waterproof case that I have ever seen is made by a company called Lifeproof. I use their case for my 4s and I will never use another brand case as long as I live. Watch some of the videos. on youtube about this case.

http://www.lifeproof.com/

However,

Think eBay whenever you need something weird. What you need is a waterproof, shockproof case. I could have given you a better answer if you had specified your model. If you ask questions like this in the future try to give all relevant information.

Go to:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR6.TRC1.A0.Xwaterproof+case+for+Iphone&_nkw=waterproof+case+for+Iphone&_sacat=0&_from=R40

That is an eBay site. If you are not an eBay member then you have to register to shop there, that's trivial - but pick a good password. Better still have a password generator pick one for you. eBay does accept punctuation as well as alphanumerics. Ten characters should be quite sufficient. If you're already a member this is a five minute drill. It's a shame I didn't see this earlier. They just sold one for I4 - I5.

GerryR

Use a Ziplock or other waterproof bag. Double bag it as well. You can hear the phone and probably read what is on it, but pack it securely and keep it away from the working environment. You are more than likely going to drop it if you don't have it stowed away.

Lifeproof is a good option, but for my money, otter box armor is the way to go.https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=otterbox%20armor&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&ved=0CDwQtwIwAg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D9Fz-M5Mq0Z4&ei=V5EFUpiZOpKCyAGmioDgCQ&usg=AFQjCNHfvI8uZgQcAzE5pDR2ePf9AemmUA&sig2=syNjSNm3pyK87t5AiccoSg&bvm=bv.50500085,d.aWc

There are quite a few waterproof cases for your iPhone. You didn't mention which model but there are solutions out for all (4, 4S, 5). As someone suggested, look into Lifeproof. The have the Fre for iPhone 5 and cases for other iPhones. I have one that looks like a baggy but you have to be a bit careful if your goal is to take photos. Looking at reviews is great. Most of these only handle water depths of about 6.5 feet for 60 minutes. That should be good for any recreational or boating use. If you think you want to deal with something more, searc the web for the word "scuba" in conjunction with iphone cases. There one that I saw for around $109 that can go down to depths of about 150 feet. What you need to know is what you are going to do with the phone in these conditions. If it is making and receiving calls, you want to look for call clarity. Not so that while you are scuba diving you can make calls, but while the phone is out of the water. If you are going to take photos, optical clarity is a must. Some cases give you a lens piece for this. So visit Amazon or your favority shopping sites and so a web search for iphone + scuba. This may help a lot.

Hello Doug,
I strongly suggest spraying your IPhone with 3M waterproofing composition. But make sure the label reads:" used by NASA".... It's the only 1 that will protect the phone under extreme open sea conditions.
For better protection, spray on top of the 3M, the latest 6M anti- shark solution, it will prompt any big fish to vomit your IPhone thus, your IPhone will indeed be, totally protected. B.T.W. why do U need your IPhone during fishing? If U get an emergency call from land, will U drop everything & hurry home? Good luck friend.

I kayak and go to beaches a lot, and used to love my Aquapac dry bag to keep my phone it. I could tap keys through it and also hear calls. However, my new Samsung is answered by a swiping motion, and I find it is impossible to do this through the dry bag. A pity. (If anyone has advice, I would appreciate it.) Anyway, my dry bag does a great job waterproofing my electronics but sadly I cannot swipe through it.

I saw this article about two companies that offer the service. HzO in Utah and Liquipel in California.

http://www.popsci.com/gadgets/article/2012-05/how-invisible-nano-coatings-can-make-any-phone-waterproof

Hope that helps,

Mike

I'm no expert on weatherproofing IPhones, but I ran across this ad that looks like it would fit the bill.

http://atlas.incipio.com/

Looks pretty rugged to me. Of course, it would be nice to have it come waterproofed from the factory. That would be considered a Military Specification, which usually carries a very high price tag with it.

Good LucK

Besides the "Lifeproof" case (make sure you read instructions, otherwise it might not be completely water proof), you 2 ziplock bags (2 for added protection)

yes, not a cool as LP, but cost you a lot less.

There is another case that looks like a ziplock bag, but thicker material and a closer fit.

Has anyone ever tried one of these services? Where a case isn't required?

http://www.liquipel.com/
http://www.hzoinside.com/

It was mentioned by a couple of members and I saw this during the CES show and I'm curious about these services.

If anyone has tried it, I would love to hear about your experience with it. And does it work???

Thanks in advance!
-Lee

Spoiler Alert: You're going to laugh and ask 'really?'

I've done this approach a number of times, and I'm really not as foolish as this approach may sound.

I purchased a Dry Pak waterproof bag [slightly larger than my iPhone 4S] for under $20 [for examples, see http://www.sportsstuff.com/c/dry-pak_new-stuff ]. First, I just used it for those 'just in case' situations to keep my phone from getting wet. Once [after a few beers/margaritas on a Mexican beach], I decided to take a chance and do some snorkeling with my phone in my Dry Pak so I could get some pics of the angel fish swarming around me. Nervously, I dunked it; then longer underwater, then after a while, I quit paying attention. Now I've done this scores of times without ever getting a hint of moisture on my phone [hint: open/close it out of the water/with dry hands]. I've even taken pictures underwater using my iPhone - not great pics, but nice. I do the same thing when going to football or soccer games in the rain.

Caveat: the Dry Pak is not for anything approaching deep or even the beginnings of rec diving, but it will work for snorkeling and such. I've even dropped mine into the river while fishing, only to grab a mask, jump in the water, and 'fish' it out without any negative consequences.

Second Caveat: notice how inexpensive this approach is?

Rustoleum Neverwet?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZrjXSsfxMQ

I guess here are different classes of devices regarding survive in water. But even waterproof Samsung camera leaked for me on second use, so do not trust Samsung. Since you are not a diver, just a fisher, you may think just use a good plastic bag for regular iPhone.

All you have to do is purchase a waterproof, dustproof, case......I think it is called a lifeproof case, you can purchase this for your iPhone....It also protects them from dropping damage.....Buy it on Ebay, that is the cheapest place I have found.....The stores are 129.99 and Ebay is 12.00.....for the exact same case.....good luck and keep your iphone....

Lana

I can see my son getting all excited about a waterproof cell phone.
That way he can take it in the shower, and then he will never feel separated from his beloved phone.
He will finally be complete this way.

<span id="INSERTION_MARKER">check out Rust-Oleum NeverWet, I just saw an ad on another site and it looks promising. garden20034