The iPhone just isn't cool anymore (Overheating bug)

PeterCH

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http://blogs.computerworld.com/iphone_3g_3gs_overheating_hot_sms_security_issues

Here's the deal: an unknown but probably very small number of iPhones have been affected by overheating, to the point that some white iPhone 3GSes have allegedly turned pink. [We] haven't seen any such problems ... however. Apple, however, has issued ... a support document that warns users not to keep the iPhone in an environment where temperatures can exceed 113 degrees Fahrenheit, including parked cars. ... Apple also warns that CPU-intensive applications, such playing music or using the GPS while in direct sunlight may also overheat the iPhone.
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Actually using the iPhone in temperatures over 95 degrees can also trigger ... a temperature warning screen ... "Low- or high-temperature conditions might temporarily shorten battery life or cause the device to temporarily stop working properly."
 
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