Some YouTube videos can expel water from iPhone speakers

WEB DESK: A recent test by The Verge’s David Pierce, in collaboration with iFixit, has confirmed that certain YouTube videos designed to remove water from iPhone speakers using sound can indeed be effective.

Pierce and iFixit tested this claim by submerging an iPhone 13 in water mixed with UV dye and then playing one of these videos to see if it could expel the water.

After leaving the device overnight, they observed that the video was successful in pushing water out of the iPhone’s speaker grille. Similar results were noted with other smartphones from Google and Nokia.

However, the videos were only effective at removing water from the speaker area. The UV dye revealed that water remained in other parts of the iPhone, indicating that the sound waves could not clear all the internal moisture.

In contrast, Apple’s Apple Watch includes a built-in feature that uses sound to expel water, which is more effective due to the watch’s smaller size and fewer compartments compared to an iPhone.

Modern iPhones come with an IP68 rating, meaning they are designed to resist water and dust. Specifically, the IP68 rating indicates that the iPhone 15 can withstand submersion in up to six metres of water for up to 30 minutes.

However, this water resistance can degrade over time with regular use, and Apple does not cover water damage under warranty. Thus, it is advisable to avoid exposing iPhones to water whenever possible.

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