Europe’s heatwave has an important lesson for smartphone users across the world

Europe's intense heatwave led to smartphones overheating, with some users resorting to placing them in fridges to cool down. This, however, is dangerous and can cause moisture damage inside the devices, often resulting in swollen batteries and non-functional phones. Experts advise users to keep phones out of direct sunlight and limit the use of intensive apps to prevent overheating. Instead of risky cooling methods, turning off features like Bluetooth and GPS can help manage heat more safely. This situation underscores the need for better heat management practices for all smartphone users globally.