New Delhi:Apple, the tech giant known for its sleek devices, has issued a crucial warning to iPhone users: don’t put your wet iPhone in a bag of rice. For years, the rice-in-a-bag trick has been a popular remedy for drying out waterlogged phones. However, Apple now cautions against this method, and here’s why:
Rice Does More Harm Than Good
The idea behind using rice is that it will absorb moisture from the phone. But experts argue that it probably doesn’t work effectively.
Apple’s support document states that putting your iPhone in a bag of rice could allow small particles of rice to damage your device. As rice absorbs water, it becomes gummy and could stick inside your phone.
Additionally, rice may attract dust, leading to further problems, and it doesn’t act quickly enough to prevent corrosion.
What Should You Do Instead?
If your iPhone gets wet, follow these steps recommended by Apple:
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