AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Summer officially begins this weekend, and much of the country is already dealing with soaring temperatures. Most of us know not to leave a smartphone sitting in a hot car or baking on a poolside table. But some of the biggest threats to your phone happen while you’re actively using it.
If you’ve ever seen a warning that says your iPhone or Android device needs to cool down before it can be used, you’re not alone. Smartphones are essentially small computers, and heat is one of the biggest enemies of both performance and battery life.
The Road Trip Problem
One of the most common overheating scenarios happens during summer travel.
Picture this: your phone is mounted on the dashboard, running GPS navigation, streaming music, connected to Bluetooth, and charging at the same time. Even if the air conditioner is working overtime, direct sunlight coming through the windshield can quickly raise the phone’s temperature…