TOKYO: If you want to remove dirt and unsightly smudges on your bacteria-laden smartphone, then a Japanese firm has solved the problem with it describes the world’s first smartphone that can be washed with soap and water.
Waterproof and dust resistant smartphones are now getting common but telecom company KDDI says its’ new “Digno rafre” phone — to be launched in Japan next week — is the only one that can withstand a soapy bath.
“Our development team washed the smartphone more than 700 times to test its durability,” a company spokesman told AFP.
The 21,600 yen ($175) gadget is mainly aimed at parents who want to keep their smartphones clean for their small children, a KDDI spokesman said.
But he also cautioned that only certain types of foamy soap could be used on the device, which will only be sold in Japan for now.
