• ugh
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    62 years ago

    I don’t understand the people who say that they use their phones in the shower. I can’t even change songs on my phone if it gets water on it because the touch screen gets buggy. Also, what do you even do on your phone in the shower? It’s not a hands-off activity.

    • @timespace@sh.itjust.works
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      22 years ago

      I usually listen to a podcast in the shower - bought a cheap shower phone holder on Amazon. Sometimes I browse ~reddit~ Lemmy in the shower - phone is just held in front of me a bit to keep it out of the water, works fine.

    • @kemsat@lemmy.world
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      12 years ago

      I put on a YouTube video and listen like a podcast. Mostly because it acts like a timer because I’ll spend way too long in there

    • @MildManneredPate@lemmy.world
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      2 years ago

      I hold my phone in one hand, out of the stream of water, and browse RedditLemmy, Twitter, YouTube, whatever I feel like browsing. During this time, I’m not cleaning myself, I’m just standing, enjoying the hot water, and reading whatever I’m reading.

      With that said, I’ve stopped doing this because it’s a huge waste of water and money.

    • Lemmington Bunnie
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      12 years ago

      I prop mine up on one of my little shelves outside the stream of water and put videos on. One of the streaming apps has an ability to block touch input, which is great to avoid splashes of water setting off the screen. I have a lot of hair that likes to rats nest when wet and I get easily bored & don’t enjoy being in my own mind, so putting on a show helps.

      • ugh
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        12 years ago

        Which app is that? I also have long hair that is annoying to wash. Videos might actually be helpful.

        • Lemmington Bunnie
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          12 years ago

          Stan streaming service in Australia - probably not much use to you unless you’re in Aus!

          That said, I use other video apps as well - just need to be a bit more careful about splashing with those.

    • megane-kun
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      02 years ago

      I sometimes listen to music or watch videos in the shower. I double-bag it in clear plastic bags, and then put it in a safe location. When I change songs or videos, I‌ can interact with the screen like normal. Maybe it’s just my phone or the plastic bags I use–maybe both?

      I use something like below, minus the ziplock:

      a pile of clear poly plastic bags

      I suppose there are actual products meant for making phones more waterproof in these situations, but I didn’t bother looking for those.

      • ugh
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        12 years ago

        Watching videos isn’t that weird. I tend to try to rush showers and wouldn’t be able to watch my phone while doing 90% of my washing, but it’s not that crazy. I’ve always used a Bluetooth speaker for listening to music in the shower. It’s much easier and doesn’t require me touching my phone.