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totalgenius · 3rd July 2009, 23:47

Apple has acknowledged that its new iPhone 3GS may be having some issues with regards to temperature its new smartphone can reach under normal circumstances.

The company has been forced to issue a set of guidelines that will help users keep their handsets within a comfortable temperature range, thereby avoiding overheating problems.

The iPhone 3/3GS they say, should be operated "in a place where the temperature is between 0º and 35º C". Failure to do so could shorten the battery life or cause the phone to temporarily stop working.

The manufacturer suggests that the phone be stored in places where "the temperature is between -20º and 45º C (-4º to 113º F)". Temperature in cars, it says, will often exceed the upper limit.

It also advises users not to use resource-hungry applications like streaming media or GPS over a long period as they put significant strain on the device's hardware.

Failure to follow these could cause the display to dim, weaker cellular signal and finally a temperature warning may appear on the device's screen saying that the "iPhone needs to cool down before you can use it".

Apple's move comes after reports that white iPhones tend to turn pinkish brown quickly due to overheating. Furthermore, it also looks like the new iPhone OS 3.0 update might cause older iPhone 2G and 3G to overheat.

By Desire Athow
Don't Use iPhone 3G and 3GS Above 35 Degrees Centigrade Says Apple - ITProPortal.com

NL7 · 4th July 2009, 11:53

hmmm... what a flaw! wonder what people do in hotter climates?

demonx · 4th July 2009, 12:16

Lol, What a shitty phone.

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saying that the "iPhone needs to cool down before you can use it"

Lets just hope they don't want to dial 999 :D

TheJackel · 4th July 2009, 12:23

Probably be better off with one of these.

Beware: Extremely believable fake iPhone. [VIDEO]

jamesyboyjim · 4th July 2009, 21:32

so what apple are saying is dont use our advertised features in everyday conditions then? rediculous for a phone touted as the best ever! apple should be fixing the problem and recalling all handsets for a free replacment imo.

Nani121 · 4th July 2009, 21:56

Not having any problems with my iPhones one is a white one and the other a black and i have some testing apps!

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totalgenius DW Respected Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Planet - Earth Posts: 1,009 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Don't Use iPhone 3G and 3GS Above 35 Degrees Centigrade Says Apple Apple has acknowledged that its new iPhone 3GS may be having some issues with regards to temperature its new smartphone can reach under normal circumstances. The company has been forced to issue a set of guidelines that will help users keep their handsets within a comfortable temperature range, thereby avoiding overheating problems. The iPhone 3/3GS they say, should be operated "in a place where the temperature is between 0º and 35º C". Failure to do so could shorten the battery life or cause the phone to temporarily stop working. The manufacturer suggests that the phone be stored in places where "the temperature is between -20º and 45º C (-4º to 113º F)". Temperature in cars, it says, will often exceed the upper limit. It also advises users not to use resource-hungry applications like streaming media or GPS over a long period as they put significant strain on the device's hardware. Failure to follow these could cause the display to dim, weaker cellular signal and finally a temperature warning may appear on the device's screen saying that the "iPhone needs to cool down before you can use it". Apple's move comes after reports that white iPhones tend to turn pinkish brown quickly due to overheating. Furthermore, it also looks like the new iPhone OS 3.0 update might cause older iPhone 2G and 3G to overheat. By Desire Athow Don't Use iPhone 3G and 3GS Above 35 Degrees Centigrade Says Apple - ITProPortal.com __________________ Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. Albert Einstein A man of genius makes no mistakes; his errors are volitional and are the portals of discovery. James Joyce An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made in a very narrow field. Niels Bohr. [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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