Project Fi is only officially compatible with the Nexus 6, but interestingly enough, it seems to work well on the new Moto X Pure Edition. The devices are similar enough, being fully unlocked Motorola devices with pure Android, so it was worth a try.

Droid-Life tested it out by throwing a Project Fi SIM into the Moto X Pure Edition, and it could be activated and used without any obvious trouble. Of course, it’s still unofficial and might have problems down the road, but for now it’s worth a shot!

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Sony Xperia devices have been water resistant for a while now. The company is proud of this fact, and advertises it as much as possible. We’ve seen countless photo and video advertisements of people using the devices underwater. Unfortunately, Sony is changing its stance on this.

Sony is now asking people not to use these devices underwater, despite the IP68 water resistance certification. The company cites the testing standards, which are done under laboratory conditions to achieve such a rating. And it makes sense, as the phones are gently placed under 1.5 meters of water for half an hour. Fast movement underwater places a lot of pressure on those seals and water may enter despite the rating, because the pressure is so high during movement.

However, with all the advertisements showing underwater use, it’s a pretty unfortunate thing for Sony to do. A lot of people bought these devices for the IP68 water resistance, and they’re being told not to use the devices as they intended to use them. The water resistance should only be a security measure in the case of an accident, not as a feature.

It’s likely that Sony is dealing with a lot of warranty claims from people who have used the devices underwater, whether properly or improperly, and is taking a stand. I don’t really agree with these actions, but there’s like a good reason behind them. What are your thoughts on this issue? Let us know in the comments!

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