Even though cell phones have dramatically changed since the 90s, loads of myths surrounding them are still the same! The more megapixels the phone's camera has, the better images you get; the dimmer the screen is, the better it's for your eyes; overnight charging harms the battery.

Some people even believe that a phone can cook an egg. This myth became popular after a viral Internet article - lots of people believed that radio waves a cell phone emits were so powerful that you could boil an egg by placing it between two devices. In short, smartphone myths are numerous and persistent. So let’s pop some of these dubious bubbles, shall we?

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TIMESTAMPS:

Cell phones can start a fire at a gas station 0:37

Charging a smartphone overnight damages the device 1:23

If you've dropped your smartphone in water, put it in rice 1:44

Your phone can cook an egg 2:38

smartphone can demagnetize your credit cards 3:11

Magnets can delete data from your smartphone 3:32

Let your phone's battery drain completely before recharging 4:19

The more megapixels your camera has, the better photos you'll get 5:00

4G uses more data than 3G 5:28

The dimmer the screen is, the better 5:54

Better specifications mean better performance 6:29

Smartphones emit harmful radiation 6:49

If you make a call while your phone is charging, it may catch fire 7:13

The larger your phone's battery capacity is, the longer it will serve 7:47

Close background apps to boost your phone's performance 8:15

Using incognito mode will protect your privacy 8:45

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