by Manh Nguyen | Feb 18, 2026 | Device Repairs, Repairs & Troubleshooting, Smartphone Maintenance & Care
Smartphone Water Damage Facts Water resistance is not permanent and diminishes through normal wear and tear. (Samsung) Water resistance typically loses effectiveness after 2 to 5 years of use. (Oreate Ai) Corrosion can begin within minutes of liquid touching a...
by Manh Nguyen | Jan 23, 2026 | Buying & Selling Tips, Smartphone Maintenance & Care
Smartphone Eco-Friendly Stats 96% of cell phone materials are recyclable (Alberta Government) Electronics recycling is the fastest-growing waste type in North America. (City of Calgary) Recycling plastic uses 70% less energy than making new plastic. (City of Calgary)...
by Manh Nguyen | Nov 17, 2025 | Buying & Selling Tips, Smartphone Maintenance & Care
Uncertified Charging Cable Stats 1,090 incidents involving USB charger issues were reported to HC (2011-2022). (Gov of Canada) Canadian reports link 268 injuries & three deaths to USB charger issues.(Gov of Canada) Of reported injuries related to USB chargers in...
by Manh Nguyen | Oct 15, 2025 | Repairs & Troubleshooting, Smartphone Maintenance & Care
Smartphone Security Stats An estimated 3.4 billion malicious phishing emails are sent every day. (Keepnet) Only 32% of adults use a VPN to protect their online activity. (PC Mag) 32% of cyberattacks in 2025 exploited unpatched software vulnerabilities. (SOCRadar) Over...
by Manh Nguyen | Sep 10, 2025 | Buying & Selling Tips, Smartphone Maintenance & Care
Smartphone Parental Control Stats Teens aged 13–17 now average 7 hours and 22 minutes per day on screens. (Exploding Topics) 38% of U.S. teens feel they spend too much time on their smartphones, even though most say they struggle to cut back. (Statista) The average...
by Manh Nguyen | Aug 13, 2025 | Buying & Selling Tips, Smartphone Maintenance & Care
Smartphone Resale Stats Nearly 70% of US owners have never sold their old phones. (CNET) Only 22.3% of global e-waste was formally recycled in 2022. (WHO) Canadians produced nearly 1 million tonnes of e-waste in 2020 alone. (Airdrie City View) iPhones retain 15-25%...
