When the iPhone 7 isn't waterproof


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As we learned this week, the water-blocking gaskets aren't the only things that can fail on an iPhone. The internal rubber seal on the iPhone 7 Plus's screen is vulnerable, too, especially if it hasn't been properly seated.

My fiancé's phone was brand-new and in a case -- it had never been dropped or cracked, but the internal display seal failed on its first underwater outing. Attempt an underwater dunk if you have ever dropped your phone or had the screen replaced, and the chances of your display seal being mis-seated increase dramatically.

Unfortunately, even if you wind up with a defective model -- as we did -- Apple doesn't officially cover water damage in its warranty. You'll need AppleCare+ not to pay an outrageous sum to replace your device. Thanks to the phone being covered, it was just $99, but you only get two incidents at that price -- drown your iPhone a third time, and you'll be paying half of your original purchase price for a replacement.

I think if Apple is going to promote the iPhone as water proof, it should back it up if it fails without cause. Otherwise, they should just boast splash-proof, which seems a much more realistic claim.