If your phone has ever unexpectedly died, you’re probably familiar with the wave of emotions that follow—from worrying about losing your data to concerns about expensive repairs. Fortunately, in many ...

Complexity and cost often go hand-in-hand. As our smartphones add more features, introduce bigger screens, and become thinner, the cost begins to rise and mobile phones quickly become an investment.

So your phone took a dip in a pool, ocean, or worse, the toilet? Well, don’t fret! Water plus smartphones used to equal instant death for many devices. Fortunately, that’s no longer always the case.