Why You Shouldn't Put Your Phone in Rice

Apple advises against it. Here's why and what to do instead.

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The myth

Rice doesn't dry a phone faster than open air.

The risk

Starch dust and small grains can get into ports and the speaker.

Better option

Air dry in a dry spot, speaker side down.

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