@ismh has talked on Connected about the new iPad mini being the ideal bath iPad. I’m too chicken to use anything in the tub that’s not immersion-rated, which basically means my iPhone and Kindle Oasis.
Anyone brave enough to to use your iPad (or other non-waterproof Apple gear) in the tub?
I do this all the time. It’s risky, I admit. But I’ve gotten so much little admin work done that way. Lots of reading, too. I’ve even wasted time on forums and games from time-to-time, too. For me, if I’m going to buy premium equipment I want to squeeze every drop of life out of my devices. So, I use them everywhere. I recognize that using an iPad in the bath may not be totally prudent. This post is not a recommendation to use it there. More of a confession.
FWIW, I used some AirPods Gen 2 during a bath, and although they touched no water, the steam/humidity killed the microphones on both within the week. They only record faint static since.
One of my exes showed me some self-care articles talking about reading books in the tub. Not e-books - paper books. That seems even crazier, although not as expensive if it goes horribly wrong.
Suffice it to say I have the iPad (closed) playing podcast episodes while on a broad shelf at the end of my bath. There is a small risk of splashing - but I don’t have rubber ducks or fishing boats to play with anymore…
I personally am not brave enough to use any expensive device near water. The only device that breaks my first statement is the Apple watch, and I still second guess myself with the Apple Watch at times (series 4) when I go swimming. But in the grand scheme, I guess if you have Apple Care, doesn’t that take care of any issues that may occur?
From my reading of the fine print, it appears AppleCare+ will cover your watch for accidental damage, for a fee, the same as their other products. AFAIK water damage is not covered without AC+
Reading a book in the tub is one of life’s greatest pleasures.
New AirPods 3 and a watch or a recent iPhone should work fine around water, right? That also sounds pleasant. A HomePod Mini should also work fine next to the shower, even though it doesn’t have an official water rating.
HomePod mini playing an audiobook do it for me. My arm gets tired from trying to keep the Kindle/iPhone dry. My iPad mini will not come near the bathroom …