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It took me a few minutes to realize that this was a big, honking sign of danger. The battery in my smartphone had probably started to swell — a possibility with any rechargeable electronic device. In ...

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Smartphones have become an inseparable part of daily life—whether it’s making calls, watching movies, scrolling through reels, or even managing office work. But in the middle of all this, many people ...