Lightning, explosions and plane crashes: The biggest smartphone myths


Is using a phone at a petrol station a fire hazard? The only risk is that the battery could catch fire if you drop the phone. — dpa

People say a lot of things about smartphones. Some are true, some are nonsense, and the truth often lies in between. We examine 10 of the most enduring smartphone beliefs to establish the facts.

Myth 1: It’s better not to install updates as they make the smartphone slower.

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