Life Hack: What to do when your phone starts overheating and how to prevent it

If your phone is straining under higher temperatures, here's what you need to know

If your phone is in the sun, it could start overheating. Picture: iStock

Why do phones overheat?

Between sun holidays and warmer weather at home, summer is a prime time for our phones to be exposed to too much heat. Phones can become overheated if left in direct sunlight or a too-warm space, like a car.