Liquipel Compound Protects Skinny-Dipping iPhones From Water Damage

I used my first iPhone 4 in the shower. A lot. And, while it didn't ruin the handset in any truly crippling fashion, the home button did get a little gimpy. Could've been water damage, could've been simple wear and tear. I suspect it was a bit of both. Had my iPhone been chemically waterproofed, I probably would've gotten away with that reckless behavior for longer than I did. Unfortunately, Liquipel wasn't around last year. The new company's proprietary compound--a thin, water-repellant coating suitable for touchscreen mobile devices--can render your favorite gadget impervious to the everyday splishing and splashing you're bound to encounter. Right now, Liquipel offers its coating service by mail only ($59 and a few days' turnaround time), but the company hopes to get the technology into manufacturer's hands (and onto manufacturer's lines) in time for the next big thing. From raindrops to coffee spills to brief dunks in the drink, Liquipel can help save your smartphone investment. Unless, of course, you drop it. Might as well just get a rugged, water-resistant case. [Via: tuaw.com]