Myths about Smartphones That Are Not True

You have probably heard some common myths like humans have 5 sensors, but in reality, we have nine. The same myths have been formulated about mobile phones and how one should and should not use it. Since these elaborate stories have repeatedly been said, it is easy for one to believe and think they are actually a fact. But, just because a lot of people believe in them, this doesn’t mean they are right.

Just like everything other myths, people have been made to believe illogical stories about mobile phones that are not true. Therefore in this article, we are debunking 10 smartphone myths that people think are true.

1. Don’t charge your smartphone overnight; you will damage the battery.

This is one of the highly populated myths about smartphones. It is actually okay to charge your phone overnight since all modern smartphones have a built-in controller that prevents the battery from taking current once it reaches 100%. However, keep in mind that it’s not good to always leave your phone plugged in. Sometimes, you need to keep the battery level at least 40 to 80% to extend its life.

2. Don’t sleep with your smartphone in the same room

Yes, smartphones indeed emit radiation. However, what most people should be worried about is the radiation that causes cancer and other diseases. Well, you can ease your mind now as the electromagnetic radiation that our smartphones emit are less harmful. To know more about this, read online about cell phone and electromagnetic radiation.

3. Always drain your smartphone battery before charging again

Most people believe draining their phone battery before charging will extend its life and even make the charge last longer. This is not true because draining your smartphone’s battery might cause severe damage to your smartphone. Furthermore, it’s terrible for the Lithium-ion batteries to be regularly drained all the way to 0%. Doing so would count it as a full-charge cycle, and therefore decreases the battery’s life.

4. Using your smartphone in an airplane can lead to a plane crash

For this myth, it’s a yes and a no. Yes, using a smartphone on an aircraft can indeed interfere with the navigation system and communication devices between the Air Traffic controller and the pilot with unshielded cockpit instrumentation. The answer to this myth is also no, as most modern aircraft are not vulnerable to this interference. But still, it is safe to use your phone while on an airplane. With airplane mode turned on, you can still listen to music using your noise-cancelling headphone and enjoy the flight. Therefore, the myth has two sides of stories, and the fact is, one should always turn on the airplane mode while on a plane.

5. You can dry out soaked smartphone using dry ice

This myth that if you accidentally drop your phone in water, you can dry it up using rice is not valid. It does help to put your phone in a sealed plastic bag with some rice, but while the rice will draw in the moisture, it doesn’t mean that the smartphone will work afterwards. The water may have already fused the circuitry on the phone or left traces of mineral that corrodes the electronics. Immersing your soaked smartphone into a rice bag does not work.

6. Don’t use your smartphone while charging

The trueness of this myth depends upon the type of mobile charger cable you are using as well as the kind of phone. Counterfeit cables and smartphone but blow up while charging even if you are not using the phone at that moment. The only downside to this myth is that it’ll take a slightly longer time to fill the battery. What’s important here is that the smartphone will be fine whether you’re watching videos, scrolling on your social media timelines, and so on while you charge up your phone.

7. You can prevent being tracked by removing the SIM card

This myth is pretty much prevalent in movies, with scenes such as the protagonist being hunted down by the antagonists. Unfortunately, they’re not all real and genuine. Removing the SIM card from your device isn’t enough to prevent you from getting traced. If your device is on, you can still be tracked down. If you’re aiming to be undetectable, you’d have to turn on airplane mode, disable the GPS, shut the device, destroy your memory card and remove the phone’s battery if applicable.

8. Closing backgrounds apps will save battery

Its typical behavior among smartphone users to close the background apps with the idea that it will save them a bit of battery charge. However, in reality, it doesn’t help. Google and Apple have made statements about this matter, saying that Android and iOS have algorithms that automatically close apps when necessary. Closing the background apps may even take up battery life as re-opening them again would need to have the assets of that application load once more.

9. Larger megapixel count equals better photos

Smartphone companies these days have been equipping their smartphones with 48MP lenses, up to 108MP shooters, but having high megapixel count on a camera doesn’t always equate to a good photo. These days, sensor size is more critical when taking good pictures. For instance, a Huawei smartphone with an 8MP camera and a large sensor can do a much better job than a 15MP camera with a smaller sensor.

10. Never use a smartphone while in a gas station

Every gas station you visit you will find a sign requesting you to shut down your mobile phone while pumping gas. While most people think that using smartphones in gas stations will cause fire due to smartphone emitting radio waves, that’s not the case. Gas stations ask customers not to use smartphones to prevent them from pulling away with the nozzle still attached to their car because when that happens, it will cause a leak, and even worst, fire. Fortunately, gas stations these days have a breakaway nozzle that can prevent gasoline from escaping in case the mentioned situation happens.

Summary

Like everything in technology, smartphones are prone to rumors and myths that don’t seem to die. Am sure from the analysis you are shocked about some myths that have long been highly popular. Some other popular myths that I used to subscribe is that Bluetooth earphones and Wi-Fi were sucking my phone dry, which is not true because if I am on Wi-Fi am using less energy than I would with the cellular phone connection. Always find out about a myth before believing.