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iPhone owners must watch out for important notification this weekend as the weather heats up
AS THE weather heats up, iPhone users have been warned to look out for an important notification on their devices.
Temperatures are set to reach 30C today, which could mean that it becomes
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iPhone users have been warned about an important notification
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When an
The notification reads: 'Temperature:
iPhones can normally operate as normal between 0C to 35C, but leaving them in sunlight can cause them to become exceptionally hot.
The notification is designed to protect your device's battery life.
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The brand also warns against leaving your device in direct sunlight or for using GPS devices or graphic-intensive games in hot conditions.
Users are advised to store their devices in temperatures between -20C and 45C.
Devices can be stored in more extreme temperatures because they will not be in use, allowing the iPhone to regulate its internal temperature.
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The news comes as the UK prepares for a
Friday evening saw a wave of thunderstorms across the UK, with 30,000 lightning strikes hitting the country.
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Now, temperatures are set to rise to 30C.
Ahead of the temperature rises, Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Mike Silverstone said: "As temperatures rise this week, it is possible heatwave thresholds could be reached in some parts of the UK, particularly the northwest Midlands, northwest England and northeast Wales, however it is very dependent on cloud cover later this week, so it is not a certainty."
