Can you put your iPhone in rice if it gets wet? It's one of those eternal questions that comes up whenever you inadvertently slosh your flat white over your phone in a cafe or drop your device in a canal or a pint of beer.
Popular folklore and TikTok and Instagram 'hack' purveyors would have us believe it's the ultimate emergency cure for a sodden device. However, many repair experts suggest that burying a phone in grain actually slows the process of drying, increasing the chance of permanent damage. Apple has finally come out with its official position on the matter (see our pick of the best Apple deals for bargains if you're looking for new Apple gear).
