Your iPhone battery life could be 'permanently shortened' by the heatwave - here’s why
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You might be enjoying the current heatwave, but extremely warm weather could wreak havoc with your gadgets - particularly iPhones.
The extreme heat could permanently damage the battery life of your smartphone if you allow the temperature to rise too high, according to Apple.
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The technology company is warning iPhone owners to make sure their handsets are kept cool, as exposing the device to high temperatures could cause permanent damage to the battery.
"Low or high temperature conditions might cause the device to change its behaviour to regulate its temperature," Apple explains.
"Using an iOS device in very cold conditions outside of its operating range might temporarily shorten battery life and could cause the device to turn off. Battery life will return to normal when you bring the device back to higher ambient temperatures.
"Using an iOS device in very hot conditions can permanently shorten battery life."
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Hide AdApple recommends storing your iPhone where the temperature is between 20C and 45C, and to avoid leaving it in your car as temperatures can easily exceed this range.
The device should be used when the ambient temperature is between 0C and 35C, or the battery life may be damaged.
Apple recommends storing your iPhone where the temperature is between 20C and 45C (Photo: Shutterstock)