Using Older iPhones In Steamy Environments
Everyone knows not to get a smartphone wet, but that also includes keeping it out of the bathroom when the shower is on. It’s basic science: hot water results in steam. Steam can cause some wear-and-tear to the externals of an iPhone, and if it enters the device, can possibly short-circuit your hardware.
- It’s best to keep your iPhone out of the bathroom when taking a shower.
- Some exceptions could be iPhone models that are water-resistant. Currently, that’s the iPhone 7 and up.
- Apple’s iPhone XS models are incredibly resistant to water, although it never hurts to take extra precaution.