OnBuy.com found the most popular thing Brits believe when it comes to mobile phone batteries is… Apps running in the background use up battery (87%.)
Key findings:
• A third of Brits believe a mobile phone can reduce sperm count / fertility
• 66% think a bag of rice will revive a wet phone
• 18% of people believe the 5G conspiracy theories (e.g. it will be especially susceptible to cyber-attacks)
• A quarter of people have been told you can charge an iPhone in 20 seconds using a microwave oven
This is more common sense than myth, but it’s worth noting modern smartphones are designed to optimise foreground “tasks” while others harmlessly float in the background.
Security Myths
In terms of mobile phone security, most Brits (75%) believe taking out the SIM card keeps you from being tracked – probably because they’ve seen it in the movies.
But, sans SIM card, your phone can still be tracked by authorities if power remains in the battery.
General Myths
A third (31%) of Brits believe a mobile phone can reduce sperm count / fertility if kept too close to the person (think trouser pocket!)
Let’s not panic. Every quality mobile phone brand provides products that have passed the SAR (Specific Absorption Rating) test. This ensures your mobile phone does not emit enough radiation to cause concern.
However, the general myth Brits believe most is: you can dry a wet phone in a bag of rice (66%.)
5G
Interestingly, when asked do you believe all of the 5G conspiracy theories? (e.g. it will be especially susceptible to cyber-attacks and surveillance), Brits responded:
Urban Myths
Worryingly, Brits admit they have heard the following urban myths – but are yet to put them to the test!
You can cook an egg by placing it between two mobile phones – 6%
Never use a mobile when there’s a lightning storm – 19%
You can charge an iPhone in 20 seconds using a microwave oven – 25%
A full list of mobile phone myths included in OnBuy.com’s survey can be seen here:
Do you believe…