Sony makes water-resistant smartphone

AP

Think of a leading phone maker. Apple and Samsung might come to mind - maybe even HTC, maker of the well-received One.

But you're probably not thinking Sony, a company better known for TVs, cameras and video game machines.

Sony's new Xperia Z, unveiled on Wednesday in the US, helps Sony catch up with offerings from Samsung and HTC, but one feature stands out - its water-resistant shell means the phone can be submerged.

That's great if you're prone to dropping your phone outdoors in wet weather or spilling coffee near it.

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Consumer tests have shown the phone does indeed work underwater.

Sony says the device can be submerged at least one metre deep for 30 minutes, though it's possible the phone will work if it's deeper or immersed for longer.

The on-screen touch controls can't be used while the phone is submerged.

But functions already opertating will continue running.

? 2013 AP

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