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These days, more and more electronic devices are water resistant, including the Apple Watch. Unless you’ve got a first-generation Watch, you can wear it in the shower, while swimming in a pool or lake, and while running until you sweat. In fact, the Watch doesn’t only keep water out; it can actually expel any excess water that may have gotten into the works.
There’s a quick way to seal your Watch against water damage before you take a shower or jump in the pool.
- Swipe up from the bottom of any screen to open the Command Center
- Scroll up or down by either rotating the Digital Crown or flicking the screen with your finger until you see the water drop icon. Tap it.
At that point, a couple of things happen: your Watch seals up its…