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I've heard from several readers who are concerned that the latest iOS release -- iOS 16.5 -- has turned their iPhones into portable pocket warmers.
And it's not just a little bit warm.
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These iPhones become physically hot to the touch and the battery depletes in a few hours with little to no usage.
And it seems pretty widespread, with a lot of chatter about it on social media and on Apple's own support forum.
An overheating iPhone -- or for that matter any device, especially if that device contains a rechargeable battery -- is no joke. Prolonged high temperatures can cause glitches and crashes, damage internal components, drain the battery and permanently shorten the battery lifespan.
This is something you need to get on top of.
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Several things can cause your iPhone to overheat. Here they are, along with things that you can do to mitigate these issues:
One of the most rapid ways to cool down an iPhone is to turn it off completely and let it come down to normal temperature naturally. Don't try to "speed up" the process by putting the iPhone into a refrigerator or ice box as this could also damage the battery.