Contrary to what some tech websites and videos might say, rice won’t dry out your waterlogged iPhone, according to Apple.
Even though reputable sources claim it works, the tech company specifically advises against it, warning that small particles of rice could “damage” your phone.
Instead, Apple’s new support document says people should wait and let it dry in a “dry area with some airflow.”
Many people also close apps “to conserve phone battery,” but that’s also a myth so common that it’s taken as gospel.
Below are five of the most common myths when it comes to iPhone hacks:
Putting your wet iPhone in rice will help dry it out
One of the most popular misconceptions is that rice will dry out a wet iPhone. Apple warns against this, saying that grains can seep into the phone and damage it.
It’s unclear when the myth advising consumers to put an iPhone in rice if it gets wet spread, but Apple has made it very clear that this can actually do more harm than good.
Apple warns against using rice as a quick fix because small particles of rice could get into the iPhone and cause further damage.
Current iPhones are more water resistant than their predecessors, but still not waterproof, which is why Apple released a liquid detection alert.
The alert will notify the user that they cannot charge the phone because liquid was detected and will wait until it is dry to try again.
Turning off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth will conserve battery
If you’re not using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, it doesn’t stay active or drain your phone’s battery.
A common misconception is that turning off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi will extend battery life, but when the features are on and not in use, they don’t drain extra battery life.
Instead, turning on Airplane Mode is a better solution because it will disable apps that drain your battery and can be particularly useful when traveling or in areas with poor reception.
The feature prevents the phone from continually searching for signals that will quickly drain the juice from your iPhone.
Private browsing mode hides IP address and location
Using private mode on your iPhone won’t hide your IP address, but using Apple’s iCloud Private Relay app can prevent third parties from tracking your browsing habits and location.
If you’ve ever used your private or incognito browser thinking it would hide your location and IP address from third parties, we’re here to tell you that it doesn’t work.
Incognito may hide your browsing history, but the website you’re visiting still has access to your personal information, and if you agree to the use of cookies, your phone will still store the data, allowing websites to gain insight into your habits. navigation.
Instead, Apple suggests signing up for its iCloud+ service, which gives you access to the iCloud Private Relay app.
The app protects your IP address and browsing activity by encrypting your device’s traffic and sending it over separate Internet relays.
‘This prevents websites from seeing your IP address and location, and network providers from collecting your browsing activity. “Neither of them knows who you are or what websites you visit,” according to Apple’s support site.
Closing applications can save your iPhone battery
Closing apps on your iPhone will consume more battery than if you had left it open
You can finally give up the endless task of swiping up to remove “open” apps from your iPhone, because this is also a lie.
Closing your apps does nothing to conserve battery because they aren’t actually running, and by closing them, you’re using more of your iPhone’s battery than if you had left them alone.
This is because when the app is “open” it is essentially in a frozen state, but if you close it and restart the app when you decide to open it again, it uses more power than if you restored it from the background.
Charging your iPhone overnight can damage the battery
Charging your phone overnight will not damage the battery because modern technology prevents it from overcharging
A common misconception is that charging your iPhone overnight can damage the battery by consuming more power than it needs.
The reality is that modern smartphones automatically detect when they are at 100 percent and draw no more current than necessary to fully charge them.
“All rechargeable batteries are consumables and have a limited lifespan; over time, their capacity and performance decline to such an extent that replacement is necessary,” Apple said on its site.
«Aging batteries can contribute to changes in iPhone performance.
So if your battery is getting weaker, it has nothing to do with how often or how long you charge it.
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