While it’s still not clear whether the Apple iPhone 3G/3G S is suffering from overheating problems, Apple has revealed that there is a temperature warning message that will pop up under certain conditions. When these conditions are met, a message will come up stating:

“Low- or high-temperature conditions might temporarily shorten battery life or cause the device to temporarily stop working properly”

So what might trigger this message?  Here’s a couple of scenarios:

  • Operating the iPhone under high heat conditions where temps can exceed 113 degrees F. (yeah..so don’t leave that iPhone inside a parked card under the windshield ok?)
  • Using CPU intensive app while in direct sunlight could also cause temps to rise quickly
  • And on the other extreme, try not to keep the iPhone in cold conditions. Don’t store it in a location at –4 degrees F or use it under 0 degrees F.. (so wait.. we can’t use our phones in the cold winter when we’re stuck in the middle of a snow storm? crap).

So what happens if the iPhone exceeds these temps?

  • iPhone may stop charging
  • Display might get dim
  • May experience weak cellular signal
  • and of course.. that temperature warning message will pop up

Of course, there’s no mention of white iPhones changing color because of overheating..

[Check it out via PC Magazine]

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