Don't use your waterproof Xperia smartphones underwater, says Sony

SONY advertises its waterproof Xperia Z3 with an image of people using the smartphone underwater – but that doesn't mean you can jump into the pool with the flagship handset.

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SONYOne of the promotional images released with the Sony Xperia Z3

Sony has updated its support pages on the water and dust protection for Xperia mobile devices – warning users not to submerge their smartphones.

 
"Do not use the device to take photos while performing any type of activity underwater, including diving or snorkelling," the updated warning now reads.
The new text, which went live last week, is a dramatic change in tone for Sony which has previously shown its Xperia smartphones being used to take photos underwater in promotional pictures.
Even worse, the Xperia Z3 smartphone page on Sony's own website still boasts that owners can "take pictures with the best smartphone camera while swimming in fresh water for up to 30 minutes."