Named “killing” smartphone habits

The head of the IT department of the Reksoft group of companies, Evgeny Chertok, in an interview with the Prime agency, called habits that kill smartphones.

According to him, the habitual rash actions of the owner can reduce the life of the phone. He noted that smartphones are very sensitive to water, even in the form of splashes and steam, this can lead to malfunctions. In this regard, the expert advised not to drink anything near gadgets.

He also recommended not to carry a smartphone in a narrow trouser pocket, as this can ruin its body. In addition, you should not use cheap, disposable Chinese network or car chargers. “Wild power surges and transients will shorten the life of your device,” he said.

Chertok advised not to leave the smartphone in direct sunlight and not let it overheat, as this can lead to battery swelling. The expert also noted that the phone should not be kept in the reach of small children or animals. In addition, he stressed that you should not reflash the device yourself, otherwise it will turn into a “brick”.

Earlier it was reported that the global smartphone market experienced the worst third quarter since 2014. Against the backdrop of the increasingly difficult economic situation, buyers are in no hurry to buy gadgets. Global smartphone shipments plummeted nine percent in the three months ending September, according to research firm Canalys, extending a decline that lasted all of 2022.