How to protect phones from overheating in summer

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

iPhones and Androids work best between 32-95°F

Overheating can shorten battery life and pause charging

Avoid direct sunlight, cars, and heavy app use in heat

Experts advise full shutdowns and removing cases to cool devices

The summer holidays are here and many of us will heading off on trips to hot and sunny destinations, and bringing our electronic devices along.

But don’t forget that phones, tablets and other electronics are vulnerable to extreme heat. Forecasters have consistently issued heat advisories across the United States, particularly in the Southeast.

Here’s what device makers and experts say on keeping your electronics cool:

What heat does to a phone:

Most electronic devices work best in a specific temperature range. Apple says iPhones and iPads ar