Apple has issued a warning against the widespread belief that placing a wet iPhone in a bag of rice will dry it out. Despite the common notion that rice can absorb moisture, Apple's official support page cautions users, stating, "Do not put your iPhone in a bag full of rice. Doing so may result in small rice particles causing damage to your iPhone."
This clarification comes not to debunk the "rice myth" but as part of Apple's ongoing efforts to inform users about the built-in liquid detection feature in iPhones. This feature alerts users when moisture is detected in the ports, prompting them to take specific actions. Contrary to using rice, Apple advises against employing external heat sources like hair dryers or compressed air to dry the iPhone. Instead, the company recommends lightly tapping the device with the connector facing down to remove excess liquid and then leaving the device in a dry area with airflow. If the liquid detection alert persists, Apple suggests waiting for about 30 minutes before attempting to charge the device again and, if the warning reappears, letting the device sit in a dry location with airflow for up to a day.
