Is your phone waterproof? A researcher debunks myths about what happens when your devices get wet

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Is your phone waterproof? A researcher debunks myths about what happens when your devices get wet

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If you've ever dropped your cellphone in the water, then you've probably turned to the internet for a quick solution for drying out your drenched device.

This story appeared on pbs.org, 2025-06-08 14:00:06.