IPhone Overheating?

After reading and seeing on the news today, it doesn’t surprise me that there are reports of iPhones that are overheating almost to the point of too hot to handle.   This is a bit ridiculous with the cost of these phones there should not be these sorts of problems, however like computers one thing does remain the same as with all electronics, they put off heat.  The primary culprit for the heating issue is the CPU inside the iPhone (which by the way is already underclocked and running slower than it could be.)  Some reported actually seeing a glow  coming from inside the iPhone.

Here’s what happens, a user may be listening to music, answers the phone, uses  the GPS in the phone, and at the same time outside in  hot temperatures.  Add all this together and you will have a hot device, then maybe will see the picture to the right of this page.  My cell phone (basic, no frills) heats up when I am on the phone for over 30 minutes, just warm, but none the less hotter than just sitting around.  Why, because it is using processing power and the battery is being used.  

I can imagine this could eventually lead to possible data loss or corruptions down the road.  Maybe a recall even.  CPU’s have always been a problem with heat, so until we can control the heat they generate, then applications and usage will be limited on small devices.  Normally a CPU with this kind of heat pushing off requires a heatsink and fan, however who wants a phone that makes fan noise and likely 1/2” to an  1” thicker?  Apple says the phone has a fail safe installed that at 113 degrees Fahrenheit  it will shut off. Most modern computers idle between 30 - 45 degrees Celsius with the assistance of a heatsink and fan. 113 Degrees Fahrenheit is 45 Degrees Celsius (iPhones reported maximum temperature.  Now, I don’t know  at what point skin will burn/melt, but I do know that most homes have water heaters set to an average of 120F.  Most people find this too hot, and ultimately adjust it with cold water.  Now 113F is really close to that.  In my opinion I  believe the iPhone is pushing the limit of safe processing for a mobile device dangerously close to the edge, however only time will tell with reports from real world users just how much of a problem this really is.

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