"With other water-soaked smartphones, consumers instantly move into MacGyver mode attempting to beat the odds with dry rice, Ziploc bags and other home remedies that rarely work, " said Andre Smith, vice president-Boost Mobile.

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So as summer comes to an end and you are looking to get the kids back in the mode for school, how can you beat something that gets you outside, spelling and does not require taking the iPhone away?

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