rnawky wrote:
Well obviously the iPad's at the Foxconn factory exploded. I've also heard stories of peoples iPods exploding IN THEIR POCKET! I'm a bit worried now.
And I've heard stories about elves and alien abductions. Doesn't make them true. If you could provide a link to a reputable news source with a documented occurance, I'd be interested.
In theory, if you carry a lithium ion battery loose in your pocket and something conductive, such as a paperclip where to be pressed across the contacts, the battery might start to get hot. It might, in extreme circumstances, even smoke. However, as the battery in both the iPhone and the iPad is enclosed in the device, this is less likely. You might be able to cause a problem if you jammed something in the charging port. With normal use, cell phones don't explode.
Worry about getting hit by a driver who's talking on a cell phone while driving. I suspect it's far more likely to happen.