Many smartphones can survive a quick dip in some water, but water can still seep in through small, unseen cracks.

Complexity and cost often go hand-in-hand. As our smartphones add more features, introduce bigger screens, and become thinner, the cost begins to rise and mobile phones quickly become an investment.

Have you ever dropped your phone in a lake, pool or toilet? If so, you’ve likely heard you should put it immediately in a bowl full of dry rice. Putting a wet phone in rice does not save it from ...