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gearlog.com - 7/2/2009

Apple Issues Heat Advisory for iPhone 3G, 3GS

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  Whether or not anecdotal reports of iPhones overheating are true or not, Apple has taken them seriously enough to reveal the presence of a temperature warning screen for the iPhone 3G and 3Gs. Here's the deal: an unknown but probably very small number of iPhones have been affected by ...

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pcworld.com - 6/29/2009

Apple iPhone 3GS Overheating Reports

— pcworld.com — Is the Apple iPhone 3GS having overheating issues? I've seen some reports circulating on the Web today... that indicate some handsets might indeed be affected. And I have my own tale to add to fray. The story began at French site Nowhereelse.com , with ... (more) Apple iPhone 3GS Overheating Reports

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youtube.com - 7/8/2009

iPhone 3Gs vs iPhone 3G - WiFi Issues (video)

— youtube.com — A comparison of the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3Gs side-by-side on the same local WiFi network.... (more) iPhone 3Gs vs iPhone 3G - WiFi Issues (video)

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theiphoneblog.com - 6/27/2009

iPhone 3GS Suffering Heat Discoloration?

— theiphoneblog.com — We haven’t seen or heard about this at TiPb, though it did happen once upon a time... with Apple’s white MacBooks — heat related discoloration. We hope and imagine Apple learned from this, but have any of you experienced your ... (more) iPhone 3GS Suffering Heat Discoloration?

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iPhone Monitors Temperature: Might Save Overheating, Won’t Help Global Warming
jkOnTheRun — ... but now it seems to be Apple’s turn to take some heat. Gearlog points out an Apple Knowledge Base article that covers the normal operating temperature of the iPhone 3G and 3GS. It’s basically a common-sense approach: Use the device in temps between 32 degrees and 95 degrees Fahrenheit, don’t store it in any extreme climates, etc. ...

Apple Officially Warns of iPhone 3G and 3GS Overheating [Apple]
Gizmodo — ... -4º and 113º F. If you don't follow these guidelines, things can go wrong like battery life shortening, the display dimming, connection loss, etc etc etc. So is Apple addressing a real overheating problem or are they simply publishing reasonable operational guidelines? Our thoughts: Years after the original iPhone's release seems a bit late (and thereby a bit too coincidental) to start passing along pretty standard electronic operational guidelines. [Apple via GearLog] ...

iPhone 3G/3GS overheating; hot Apple SMS security issues
Computerworld Blogs - Macintosh & Apple — ... where temperatures can exceed 113 degrees Fahrenheit, including parked cars. ... Apple also warns that CPU-intensive applications, such playing music or using the GPS while in direct sunlight may also overheat the iPhone. ... [image] Actually using the iPhone in temperatures over 95 degrees can also trigger ... a temperature warning screen ... "Low- or high-temperature conditions might temporarily shorten battery life or cause the device to temporarily stop working properly." more But Kevin C. Tofel cuts Apple some slack: Although there was a recent picture of a white iPhone ...

Want to BBQ with the iPhone? You don't even need an app
The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) — ... Not really -- if you really are planning to grill up some meat (or mushrooms and pineapples, they're good too) today or this weekend, you'll need a little more heat than your iPhone will give. But it's true, Apple's little handheld can get nice and toasty when it's really working, and illustrator Chad Covino ...