A warning has been issued to anyone with an iPhone over how the upcoming Arctic blast could impact your device's battery. Explaining why people need to be aware, technology expert Christoph Cemper from AIPRM.com said: "Ever wondered why your iPhone suddenly powers down faster than a snowball rolling downhill?
"Turns out, extreme cold temperatures are no friend to your gadget. In the icy throes of winter, your iPhone's battery faces a serious struggle. Leave it out in the cold, and you might find yourself wondering why it's playing hard to get.
"This chilly weather doesn't just slow down your iPhone; it throws its battery performance off balance, leaving you in the lurch. In some cases, your iPhone might just decide to call it quits and turn off entirely."
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He added: "It’s those lithium-ion batteries in your iPhone that decide to go on a strike in freezing temperatures, refusing to discharge electricity. This rebellion leads to a shortened battery life, display glitches, and, if you're really unlucky, a shattered display glass."
But it’s not just the battery that can be affected. Christoph continues: "The touchscreen might ghost you and, in extreme cases, the whole phone just shuts down."
Battery draining warning signs to look out for:
- Flash-freeze – In the most dire situations, your iPhone's camera flash might go on strike.
- Slow-mo apps – Cold weather could be the reason for slow app launch times
- Frame-freeze – Lower frame rates during scrolling? It's like a cold breeze creeping into your device, slowing down the seamless experience you once enjoyed.
- Dimming drama – iPhone's backlight might dim without warning.
- Volume vacillations – The volume on your iPhone's speaker might drop by up to -3dB
Apple has also given its own advice on the problem and said that the cold weather might be a good time to give your iPhone a break by turning it off and storing somewhere warmer than outside. A spokesperson said: "Low- or high-temperature conditions might cause the device to change its behaviour to regulate its temperature, you should use iOS and iPadOS devices where the ambient temperature is between 0C and 35C."
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