Extreme heat can damage electronics, potentially causing batteries to swell up or melt.
Keep phone on you, avoid hot places and power-consuming apps to preserve battery life.
Lithium-ion batteries in smartphones are resistant to high temperatures but can reduce battery life when exposed.
Remove phone from case and place it in a cool area if it overheats.
In recent days, Pennsylvania and several other states have experienced unseasonably high temperatures. This heat wave can pose a risk to our electronic devices, particularly smartphones. According to various sources, including Verizon and Apple, lithium-ion batteries in smartphones are resistant to high temperatures but can reduce battery life when exposed to heat.
To prevent your phone from overheating and potentially damaging the battery or other parts, consider the following steps:
Keep your phone on you and avoid leaving it in hot places such as cars or direct sunlight. This will help preserve battery life and prevent damage to the device.
Preserve battery life by keeping your phone in your pocket, avoiding power-consuming apps, and bringing screen brightness down.
If your phone does overheat, remove it from its case and place it in a cool and ventilated area to allow it to cool down naturally.
It's important to note that extreme heat can also cause other issues for electronics. For instance, leaving a phone in a hot car for over half an hour can potentially damage or even melt the device. The heat can also cause the battery to swell up and pose a fire risk.
To stay informed about potential heat emergencies and air quality, consider signing up for emergency alerts from your county or local authorities. This will help you stay prepared and take necessary precautions to protect yourself, your family, and your devices during extreme weather conditions.
Leaving a phone in a hot car for over half an hour can cause it to overheat and potentially damage or even melt the device.
The heat can cause the battery to swell up and pose a fire risk.
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The article provides useful information about the potential damage that hot weather can cause to phones and tablets. However, there are some instances of emotional manipulation and selective reporting. The author uses phrases like 'harmful to our bodies and pets' and 'frightening incident' to elicit an emotional response from the reader. Additionally, the article focuses on the negative consequences of leaving a phone in a hot car without mentioning that modern phones have features that prevent them from overheating or shutting down completely when temperatures get too high. This selective reporting could give readers a false sense of urgency and lead them to believe that their phones are more vulnerable to damage than they actually are.
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The heat wave hitting much of the country right now can be harmful to our bodies and to our pets.
Using protective cases could insulate devices and make them hotter.
Letting gadgets breathe in a shaded spot helps avoid damage during extreme heat.
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Smartphones, tablets, and other gadgets can overheat in extreme heat.
High temperatures can damage parts of devices and shorten battery life.
Apple, Samsung, Google recommend keeping smartphones below 95°F (35°C) for safe usage.
Direct sunlight can cause temperatures inside vehicles to skyrocket, reaching up to 157°F (69.4°C) on the dashboard.
Leaving a phone in a hot car for overheat and potentially damage or even melt the device.
The heat can cause the battery to swell up and pose a fire risk.
If your phone shuts down due to heat, put it in a cool place, such as in front of a fan or AC in your car. Do not put it in a fridge or freezer as it could crack the glass.
