White iPhone 3GS reportedly overheats, turns a browner shade of white

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engadget.com - 6/26/2009

White iPhone 3GS reportedly overheats, turns a browner shade of white

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Right after its launch, we noted the sundry problems reported by new iPhone 3GS owners, but this is the first time we've heard tell of this specific one... and it seems like a doozy. It's unclear exactly what caused this, but what is apparent is an unattractive discoloration on ...

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gizmodo.com - 6/27/2009

White iPhone 3GS Overheats to the Point of Discoloration? [IPhone]

— gizmodo.com — We don't know how many people have hit this problem (the Apple support forums talk about only overheating here and here , as a sample), but at least one user claims that his white iPhone 3GS has become PINK with heat. Not that there's much to take ... (more) White iPhone 3GS Overheats to the Point of ...

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White iPhone 3GS Overheats to the Point of Discoloration? [IPhone]
Gizmodo — ... hit this problem (the Apple support forums talk about only overheating here and here, as a sample), but at least one user claims that his white iPhone 3GS has become PINK with heat. Not that there's much to take away from this, but just take a look at your white iPhone 3GS. If it looks like the photos here, then you have a problem. Or you've been eating cotton candy and you need to wipe your hands first before checking your email. [Nowhereelse via Engadget] ...

French iPhone Crème Brulée
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence — ... did the test several apps warning radars in the car when I was a passenger, the apps using the GPS chip as well as 3G, after a while my iPhone was very hot but not burning hot. more picts below The user apparently called Apple customer service who wanted the iPhone to do some "analysis". Via Engadget ...

White iPhone 3GS turn Brown on Overheating?!
The Iphone Spot — ... and GPS usage. It seems like an outline of the battery inside which got overheated badly, though not bad enough to burn someone’s lap . . . This issue seems be unique to the user as there are no other reports of such discoloration of any new White iPhone 3GS’ and we hope it remains unique. The user reports that his phone has been sent in for analysis and he might be getting a replacement soon. [NowhereElse via Engadget] Via modmyi

White iPhone 3GS suffering heat and discoloration
iPhone Buzz — ... The white iPhone 3GS reportedly overheats during a period of using the GPS and 3G of the phone, and its case changes color. Engadget says it turns a browner and ...

White iPhone 3GS suffering heat and discoloration
Top iPhone News — ... The white iPhone 3GS reportedly overheats during a period of using the GPS and 3G of the phone, and its case changes color. Engadget says it turns a browner and ...

White iPhone 3GS discoloration blamed on overheating
iPhone Atlas — ... software. This happens while web browsing, and the battery is draining fast, too. I have no idea if this is related, but if it is it could point at some bad power-management software in OS 3.0. Wired also includes links to other Web sites reporting on this issue: Overheating problems with the iPhone 3GS at Nowhere Else and Worries of overheating for iPhone 3G S? at Le Journal du Geek. Reports are also surfacing on iLounge.com and on Engaget. --> Other Web sites reporting the issue include Nowhere Else, Le Journal ...