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Apple says Duo achieves an IP68 dust and water rating, matching standard iPhones and the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold while outperforming competitors like Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, which carries an IP48 rating.

IP6X certification indicates the device is completely dust-tight to prevent particles from interfering with its precision hinge, while the IPX8 rating protects against immersion in water up to 6 meters deep for 30 minutes.

Built with a titanium frame, titanium hinge cover, and a multi-layer, 10-layer display structure, the Duo offers robust physical durability, though Apple notes that water and dust resistance may gradually decrease over time with normal wear.

Yeah, that's definitely the thing.

Yeah, of course.

And these are totally sealed, aren't they? They're like an IP rating of 2000, IP68 or something, wouldn't they be something? Yeah, IP67.

Right, okay,

yeah.

Some more brightness, shorter run time, less zoom range, so the right pick depends on whether you need maximum output or maximum time between charges.

Both models include smart power control, a built-in power bank for charging USB-powered devices, USB-C rechargeability, and an IPX7 waterproof rating, and impact resistance rated up to 3 feet.

So beyond just being bright, they're built to survive being dropped or caught in the rain on a job site.

And that's all for today's episode.

IP is ingress protection.

An IP67 rating means dust tight and protected against immersion in water up to one meter.

That's the language of industrial durability.

So instead of asking which material, Daniel should be asking which rating.

The rating is the shortcut.

But let me explain what IP67 actually means in practice, because it's one of those specs that sounds abstract until you translate it.

The 6 means dust tight.

Not dust resistant, dust tight.

The sonic motor operates at 245 oscillations per second and includes a silicone-backed dampener.

The CameraJet T has an IPX7 rating, offers up to 10 days of battery life and connects through Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to the MyDyson app, Dyson says the system was developed using 16 million lines of code and 470,000 dental images.

The toothbrush is available in ceramic ultra blue and ceramic pink finishes in the United States.

Apple has appointed John Ternus as its new chief executive, ending Tim Cook's 15-year tenure at the company.

It's also safety rated.

So it's IP67.

It allows us to get what I'll touch on in a little bit.

It's called our safety system.

Exactly.

And on top of that chemical requirement, the device itself must be manufactured with an IP67 rating.

Let's break down IP67 for the listener.

Sure.

IP stands for ingress protection.

Fair enough.

Second question.

If an IP67 seal can deliver measurable battery durability and water protection, aren't we losing something when we demand easy opening?

If you see a 0 or X, that means no protection.

A rating of IP67, for example, would have the best dust rating, and a moisture rating of 7 means the flashlight will withstand being submerged in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes without damage.

It's pretty wild.

A rating of IP66 would be dust-proof, splash-proof, and resistant to rain.

Phoenix says an IP67 rating is a good rating to look for if you're going to be using your flashlight for camping, hiking, and emergencies.

Drop ratings usually have three levels for flashlights.

1M means it will stand a drop from one meter, so you can drop it from a table or a work surface without damage.