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Apple Officially Warns Users To Stop Putting Wet iPhones in Rice


An anonymous reader shares a report: In a recent support document, Apple states that putting wet devices in a bag of rice could "allow small particles of rice to damage your iPhone," although it doesn't go into further detail. The company also recommended against using other well-known hacks, such a...

An anonymous reader shares a report: In a recent support document, Apple states that putting wet devices in a bag of rice could " allow small particles of rice to damage your iPhone," although it doesn't go into further detail. The company also recommended against using other well-known hacks, such as using an external heat source to dry the phone or sticking a cotton swab into the connector. Time is crucial in these situations, as the most important thing is to prevent the water from damaging the electronics inside the phone.

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