Apple's updated approach to wet iPhone care doesn't include a bag of rice

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If your iPhone gets wet, Apple does not recommend drying it in a bag of rice method. Contrary to popular belief, experts have cautioned against this approach for some time, as tests indicate its ineffectiveness.

Now, Apple has explicitly advised against using rice, highlighting the potential risk of small rice particles causing damage to the device. Instead, it recommends a different approach: gently tapping out any liquid with the phone's connector facing downwards, and then allowing it to air-dry.

Apple has also taken the opportunity to discourage several common practices, including using external heat sources or compressed air for drying and inserting foreign objects like cotton swabs or paper towels into the device.

The preferred method—which is detailed in a support post—is to place the wet phone in a dry area with some airflow before attempting to recharge it. From the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR to newer iPhones, you get alerts when there's liquid detected in the connector, preventing the device from recharging.

While these guidelines are crucial for current devices, future smartphones may render such advice unnecessary as they become increasingly water-resistant. For instance, Apple devices— starting from the iPhone 12—are designed to withstand immersion in water up to six meters deep for half an hour.

Source | Via