James Titcomb

James Titcomb is a technology reporter for The Telegraph. He covers stories related to Apple and other tech giants.

Biography:  https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/j/ja-je/james-titcomb/

45%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a poor reputation for journalistic standards and is not considered a reliable news source.

Bias

50%

Examples:

  • The author seems to have a bias towards Apple products and may not provide balanced information about competing brands or alternative solutions.
  • The author uses sensationalist language such as

Conflicts of Interest

40%

Examples:

  • The author does not mention any personal or professional ties to Apple or other technology companies that may influence their reporting.
  • There is no clear evidence of any conflict of interest in the author's article.

Contradictions

60%

Examples:

  • Rice is not an effective way of absorbing moisture from wet phones and can actually cause more damage. This contradicts the widely believed myth that rice is a safe method for drying out waterlogged devices.
  • The author claims that porridge oats, couscous and cat litter are better alternatives to rice for drying out waterlogged phones than rice. However, this statement lacks evidence or sources to support the effectiveness of these materials compared to rice.
  • The author implies that using uncooked rice as an alternative to drying out a wet phone is effective when it has been proven otherwise.

Deceptions

40%

Examples:

  • The author does not provide any sources or references to support the effectiveness of rice, oats, couscous or cat litter in drying out waterlogged phones.
  • The author uses deceptive practices such as using sensationalist language and presenting unproven claims without evidence.

Recent Articles

Apple's New Guidance on Wet iPhone: Avoid Rice, Tap and Dry

Apple's New Guidance on Wet iPhone: Avoid Rice, Tap and Dry

Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024 Apple has updated its guidance on what to do when a phone gets wet. The company advises against putting the device in rice, as it could potentially damage the iPhone's components. Instead, Apple suggests tapping your phone with the charging port facing down and waiting for water to trickle out before leaving it in an area with good airflow.