Stop drying your wet iPhone in a bag of rice, advises Apple. This well-known tip could damage the device even more, warns the brand.
Apple takes the opportunity to point out that its devices are already waterproof and designed to resist humidity. Also, the most effective way to dry an iPhone after a little too prolonged contact with water... is to tap it "keeping the connector pointing downwards to eliminate excess liquid" The firm recommends waiting “at least 30 minutes” to try to charge the device or connect it to an accessory.