We all know how frustrating it is to have to text someone when it’s raining. This wasn’t an issue when push-button phones were still in vogue, but smartphones have touchscreens. salt rainwater The moment the screen ‘gets out of hand’ as it were and never detects that where you touch it is also being touched.

It looks like Apple is letting this happen in iPhones coming next year or maybe later. turning back goals. According to a recent report, Apple You can use it underwater a screen patented.

Wet Mode: On: No more tantrums when using a phone in the rain

Apple, a touchscreen that works smoothly, even in contact with water got the patent. The company even has a device that can measure the amount of water on the touchpad. humidity sensor It plans to go a little further by integrating it. This detector allows the screen to change the way it perceives interaction with the user.

In the drawing we shared with you above, there is a scene where a person uses their iPhone at sea. As the patent shows, the phone will recognize it when the touchpad comes into contact with water and ‘wet mode will activate.

It’s not yet clear whether this project will actually be a success or what electronic devices will benefit from it, but the iPhone is undoubtedly the most obvious candidate. Naturally Apple Watch It is also a sensible option. What do you think? Please don’t forget to share your thoughts with us in the comments.