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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
Warning issued to all holidaymakers bringing their phones to the beach
Many tourists take their mobile phone with them during their travels for a variety of reasons. Whether its to capture photographs of memories and amazing views, or to share holiday updates with their friends and family, it's not uncommon for travellers to carry their mobile phones. However, a warning has been issued against bringing the common device to the beach. Compare and Recycle, a tech recycling company, has urged holidaymakers to be careful when exposing their mobile phones to 'sun, sea and sand'. From small grains of sands causing havoc with speakers and charging ports to the sun overheating the phone, there's lots of ways a trip to the beach could cause damage. According to Manchester Evening News, Chief Product Officer, Lee Elliott, said: 'Our phones are a lifeline while we're abroad. 'We use them for navigation, keeping in touch with people and for spending money. 'Unfortunately, most phones aren't as durable as we think they are when exposed to sun, sea and sand.' Holidaymakers could take protective measures to ensure their device is undamaged, if they do take it to the beach. This might include, a waterproof pouch, or just keeping the phone away from water. Seawater erosion is another risk travellers should consider when taking their mobile to beaches. It's also recommended to keep the tech in the shade to control its temperature more on sunny days. If that's not possible, setting the device to flight or low power mode can also help. Grains of sand can cause issues too, but if any enters the mobile it's not advised to try and prod it out. Pointy, metal ends can cause damage to delicate charging ports, a soft brush or something sticky like Blu-tak might be a safer option. Holidaymakers may also need to be mindful with their phones when travelling to their destination, too. A TikTok user, @ revealed she avoids putting her mobile phone loose in the tray after an airport security worker gave her a stark warning. 'The thing I'm absolutely never doing when I go through TSA, I am not putting my phone directly into one of the containers or bins,' she explained in a video. 'It's always going inside a zipped pocket in my bag.' Holidaymakers could take protective measures to ensure their device is undamaged, if they do take it to the beach. This might include, a waterproof pouch, or just keeping the phone away from water She continued: 'Why? I did this once, the TSA agent looked at me and said, "You don't like your phone?" 'I looked at him like he was a little crazy and I said, "Yes", and he said, "This is the fastest way to get it stolen." 'The number one thing that they see stolen on a regular basis is phones, and that's because they are left out and available, and the lines can back up, and somebody could just swipe it and you're not paying attention until you realise it's too late. 'So always make sure that your valuables are zipped up into your bag when they go through the scanner.'
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Yahoo
Millions of iPhone users issued warning about downloading from App Store
Anyone with a phone has been urged to do two security checks before installing an app. Millions of iPhone users and Android users with Apps downloaded from the App Store or Google Store have been urged to ensure they are making security checks. Lee Elliott, chief product officer at Compare and Recycle, said: "Before installing an app from the App Store or Google Play, always ensure it is a verified app and pay attention to its reviews." Users should ensure apps are updated regularly and remember to install any security patches when prompted, too, Lee said. Mr Elliott said: "If you suspect your device has been infected, the first port of call is to turn off your mobile data or Wi-Fi, and uninstall any suspicious apps you can identify. "You could also perform a factory reset. "On Android phones you can run a built-in scan to search for malware and resolve the issue, but due to the OS architecture out of the box, iPhones are well protected and are not generally susceptible to security breaches. "If you're experiencing any strange pop-ups as an Apple user try clearing your browsing history and cache first, and it'll likely solve the problem." He said: "While staying aware of your surroundings is the least you can do to stop your phone being snatched in the first place, there are simple steps you can take to protect yourself and prevent the worst from happening. Recommended reading: WHSmith pricing 'should be illegal' after customer charged £4.19 for a Pepsi Appleby Horse Fair: The history behind Europe's largest traditional Gypsy Fair Nationwide confirms that certain customers will receive a free £200 "A lesser-known trick for iPhone users is to disable Control Centre access from the lock screen. "This prevents thieves from quickly switching off Wi-Fi or turning on Airplane Mode if they grab your phone while it's locked, helping you retain the ability to track the device via Find My iPhone and making them more likely to let go of the device. "Simply navigate to 'Face ID & Passcode' in settings and toggle off the option for accessing your control centre when the phone is locked."
