They are always with us, and yet we do not know them as well as we think. We even doubt them. Here are three myths about the smartphones.
Smartphones are practically part of us today; a sixth finger; The last thing we played at night and the first one we took in the morning.
However, surprisingly, we don’t know them that well yet. More and more myths appear in relation to their presence and use.
Based, as always, in science, the popular science three theories about modern smartphones.
No, it will not explode in a gas station
This belief, almost as old as the mobile phones themselves, is still noted at some supply posts, which show signs to prohibit the use of the device during refueling.
The theory says that the mobile phone could emit a spark capable of igniting gasoline vapors. But to this day There is no record of such an incident.
It was over 20 years ago that the famous myth hunters (Mythbusters) caused an explosion this way in a gas pump. They couldn’t.
Although it is not dangerous to answer a call while supplies, the recommendation remains for another reason: it is preferable to be aware to avoid strokes.
No, closing apps does not spare battery (perhaps until spent)
This “insisting” of not closing applications that are not being used is especially known as it is accidentally put into practice by the elders, and to irritate their children and grandchildren.
But the idea that ending open applications prolongs the battery or accelerates the system is just a myth.
Contrary to what happens on computers, Both Android and iOS “suspend” the background apps, preventing them from consuming resources.
Neither Google nor Apple recommend closing apps to save battery. Does not bring benefits and may even have the opposite effect: When reopening the application, the system consumes more energy to load again.
To prolong autonomy, the most effective solution is to activate the battery savings mode, available in the fast menu of both systems. This reduces processes in the background, allowing for more efficient consumption – even though notifications can arrive with some delay.
No, he is not always listening to everything
Many people believe that mobile phones continually record their conversations to direct advertising. : Mentioning a product in a conversation and seeing it the next day in social networks is a very common experience.
However, several studies have not yet found concrete evidence of this practice.
The real problem will reside in the “Data Broker” market and advertising platforms that collect navigation data and make extremely accurate deductions on the interests of users – Without resorting to the microphone.
