That news is that Sony is to release a new smartphone that is so waterproof that it can even be used in the shower or bath without the risk of damage.
While a relatively common feature in Japan, water-resistance is not something that until now has been included in many top-end smartphones released elsewhere. “If you want to want to sit in the bath and watch an HD movie, then the Xperia Z is the device for you," states Sony Mobile executive Steve Walker. "You can take it in the shower if you want, or more usefully if you get it dirty you can wash it under the tap."
Sony says the handset, which has a five inch screen, is capable of being submerged in water of up to one metre in depth for 30 minutes. The Xperia Z can also record HDR (high dynamic range) video, a facility borrowed from its camera division.
