Cell Phones Can be Trippy
We sometimes hear weird stories about iPhone accidents. Nearly all of them involve ‘user distraction’. Entire Youtube videos are devoted to graphic scenes involving pedestrians, faces buried in their cell phones, who got hit by cars or trucks. Most of us are guilty of distractibility. About 11,000 of us get hurt every day by using our cell phones.
Hands Off
The state of Arizona got in the act with their “Hand’s Off!’ law for drivers, prohibiting them from using a cell phone without a hand’s free devices, or even holding one for talking, listening to music, texting, scrolling, etc. This includes cell phones, tablets, music and gaming devices. Fines are sturdy, starting at $75 - $149 fine for the first offense and $150 - $250 fine for the second and subsequent offenses.
Electrifying!
The other problem is that phones are an electronic device, meaning they can cause shocks, electrocution, fires, etc. Although Apple is aware that their chargers, which cost about $1 more than an imitation to make, are wildly overpriced, they continue to price them with impunity, going to far as to try to make the iPhone 5S’ lightning connector inimitable, called a ‘money grab’ by critics. Fakes appeared within a few months, and the quality of fakes make them a hazard.
So, what can the average user do to avoid a freak accident? Here are some tips:
Watch where you’re going. If you have to use your cell phone, stop.
Don’t charge your cell phone and use it at the same time. Give it a few minutes to recharge and then use it.
Don’t use your iPhone in the pool, hot tub, or bath.
Make sure your hands are dry before you use your iPhone or plug in the charger.
Be mindful when you charge your iPhone. The power cord plug should be completely inserted into the iPhone.
Don’t use imitation chargers. Yes, we know the real ones cost more. No doubt someone will file a class action suit at some point and you can use the money to send the great grandkids to college with a shiny new pen in hand.
Don’t use frayed, broken, or otherwise damaged charging cords.
Don’t use earphones if you’re engaged in an extreme sport.
Considering the number of people who use cell phones on a daily basis, the safety record is pretty high, and we’d like to keep it that way, especially with respect to our amazing customers. If you need your cell phone repaired, we can help! Come by or give us a call to make an appointment. Or set one up here.
Call us at 480-435-9330 if you need a highly-rated, expert cell phone repair company to repair your iPhone, Samsung, PS4, XBox, iPad or tablet.