{"id":23255,"date":"2022-07-08T10:08:51","date_gmt":"2022-07-08T04:38:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/technonguide.com\/?p=23255"},"modified":"2022-07-08T10:08:51","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T04:38:51","slug":"fact-or-fiction-9-phone-myths-you-can-ignore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/technonguide.com\/fact-or-fiction-9-phone-myths-you-can-ignore\/","title":{"rendered":"Fact or Fiction: 9 Phone Myths You Can Ignore"},"content":{"rendered":"

As technology continues to evolve and change, it can be challenging to keep up with what\u2019s fact and fiction. You might wonder, \u201cDoes wireless charging work with a case?<\/a>\u201d Most phone cases work with today\u2019s wireless charging technology, but not all. You\u2019ve probably heard myths that charging your phone\u2019s battery through the night might overheat it, causing your phone to explode, which isn\u2019t necessarily true. Still, you don\u2019t want to keep your phone plugged in all the time. What\u2019s fiction and what\u2019s fact? Read on to find out which nine phone myths you can ignore.<\/p>\n

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  1. It\u2019s Dangerous and Unreliable to Use Wireless Charging<\/strong> \u2014 The myth goes that it\u2019s unreliable or even dangerous to use wireless charging. Years ago, it was a common belief that wireless charging doesn\u2019t actually work well. While wireless charging wasn\u2019t always as reliable as it is today, there have been notable improvements to wireless charging technology. It\u2019s important to use devices that are Qi-certified so that the phone charges properly. According to Apple, it\u2019s best to use Qi-certified charging accessories<\/a>. Make sure you\u2019re using an iPhone 8 or later to allow for an intuitive and seamless wireless charging experience.<\/li>\n
  2. You Can\u2019t Wirelessly Charge a Phone If It\u2019s in a Case <\/strong>\u2014 It\u2019s a myth that you can\u2019t charge a phone while it\u2019s in a phone case. Wireless charging technology has seriously improved in the past few years. While it\u2019s true that not all cases work as well for wireless charging, most thin phone cases won\u2019t block the wireless charging signal. Stay away from thick cases that are made from materials like leather that can block the wireless signal.<\/li>\n
  3. Use a Bag of Rice to Dry a Wet Phone <\/strong>\u2014 You\u2019ve seen those videos of people putting their wet phones into a bag of rice on TikTok. While those are funny and trendy videos that may give you some ideas, don\u2019t do it. Because grains of rice can expand when they interact with the liquid from your wet phone, they can get stuck in your phone and actually damage the inside of your phone even more. Dry out your phone first before you do anything. If you do end up with a wet phone, keep your phone clean and read up on how to clean your phone screen<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. A Screen Protector Alone Is Enough to Protect Your Phone<\/strong> \u2014 A screen protector can help you protect your phone from scratches, spills and drops. However, the screen protector doesn\u2019t protect the sides or back of your phone. Keep your phone protected at all times with a phone case<\/a>.<\/li>\n
    2. Drain Your Battery Before Recharging It <\/strong>\u2014 There\u2019s no need to wait for your battery life to drop down to nothing before recharging your phone. The full discharge myth is nothing more than a myth. Your smartphone uses lithium-ion batteries, so allowing your phone\u2019s battery life to drain all the way down to zero before you recharge it will just wear out the battery even faster. To extend battery life, do a partial recharge when your phone goes down to about 30 percent.<\/li>\n
    3. Put Your Phone in the Freezer to Prevent Battery Issues<\/strong> \u2014 Don\u2019t be that person who puts your phone in the freezer next to the ice cream. This is a myth. Phones do not do well in extreme temperatures. If it\u2019s too hot outside or too cold, like in a freezer, your phone\u2019s lithium-ion battery will not do well. Your phone does best when it\u2019s at room temperature.<\/li>\n
    4. Close Background Apps to Save Power<\/strong> \u2014 This is a common myth. Most people think that if you have a bunch of apps running in the background on your phone, it\u2019s better to close the apps. More apps, most people think, mean that your phone is using more processing power and more battery life. Closing background apps doesn\u2019t actually do anything to save battery life. The algorithms for both iOS and Android automatically close apps when they need to without using too much processing power. Your smartphone was built for multitasking, and continually opening and closing your apps will actually use more power.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      1. Dim Your Phone\u2019s Brightness to Save Power<\/strong> \u2014 This uses the same logic as the closing background apps to save power myth. You\u2019d think that when your screen is less bright, you\u2019d be using less power. If you\u2019re using the automatic brightness setting and you\u2019re usually in a well-lit environment, your phone will automatically increase the brightness and then use up too much battery. Interestingly enough, even if you spend time in a darker environment, the light sensor your phone is using to dim the power of your brightness uses more power to dim the light on your phone.<\/li>\n
      2. It\u2019s Okay to Use Free WiFi<\/strong> \u2014 You can use free WiFi, but do you really need to or want to? It\u2019s tempting to use free WiFi. You\u2019re traveling or out somewhere and don\u2019t want to use your data. Because these free WiFi networks are open to the public, they\u2019re also vulnerable to attacks<\/a>. If you\u2019re logging in to a network that doesn\u2019t require any authentication to log into the WiFi, use a VPN for more security.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        We hope these busted myths will help you know how to use your phone more efficiently! Whether you use your phone to answer work emails or try to get a high score in Candy Crush, keep these facts and myths in mind for optimal usage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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