Apple Warns Against Using Rice to Dry Wet iPhones

The tech giant recommends safer alternatives to protect devices from water damage.

Apple advises against using rice to dry wet iPhones, warning it can cause more harm.
The company recommends tapping the phone against your hand and leaving it in an area with good airflow to dry.
iPhones can withstand immersion in up to 20 feet of water for 30 minutes, offering significant water resistance.
Liquid detection alerts on iPhones advise users not to charge the phone until it's dry, but wireless charging is still an option.
Experts and Apple suggest alternatives like silica packets over rice for drying wet devices.