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June Wan/ZDNETHave you noticed your iPhone overheating and possibly crashing since installing iOS 16.4.1, the latest update for the iPhone? Well, you're not alone, because my iPhone has been doing exactly the same.Also: The best iPhone models right nowI first noticed the problem a few hours after installing the update a little over a week ago. I observed that the iPhone got a lot warmer than usually when charging -- especially when being charged on a wireless charger (and yes, this was a genuine Apple MagSafe…

Image Source : FREEPIK Don't let your phone overheat: Tips to keep your device cool Mobile Phones have become an essential part of our lives. They are used for everything from communication to entertainment, and sometimes, they are used for long periods without realising their potentially harmful effects. One such danger is overheating.  Overheating can not only cause…

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Several user reports have appeared since the launch of the AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX graphics card last month that claim the GPU is impacted by performance issues due to running at excessively high temperatures. Now, AMD has released a statement acknowledging that some Radeon RX 7900 XTX reference GPUs have been affected by a manufacturing fault.The issues were initially reported on forums like Reddit where multiple users said their RX 7900 GPUs were overheating, which throttled performance and in some cases, crashed their…

It’s been known for some time that AMD’s RX 7900 XTX graphics cards are prone to overheating, and previous reporting has highlighted that the problem is bad enough to cause some serious throttling. Now, we might know exactly what is causing the problem — and it’s bad news for AMD users. That’s because noted tech expert Igor Wallossek of Igor’s Lab has published an investigation offering up his own analysis. After reaching out to various industry sources, Wallossek believes the problem lies with the 7900 XTX’s vapor…

According to an in-depth analysis by an overclocking expert, the overheating issue that has been plaguing some AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX graphics cards seems to be affected by the orientation of the card within the computer. Popular overclocking expert Roman Hartung shared a video on his YouTube channel, der8auer, that delves into this thermal throttling issue, and he found some interesting results. If the RX 7900 XTX is installed with a vertical orientation, the graphics card seems to run 10 degrees to 15 degrees…

As the number of AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX owners reporting overheating grows, the company has responded. Initially, complaints were met with a simple statement that temperatures of 110 degrees Celsius were normal and not a cause for concern. That meant requests to return AMD RX 7900 XTX reference graphics cards were denied. While reaching 110 degrees Celsius might be acceptable, thermal throttling is unexpected behavior. AMD is now asking anyone experiencing throttling to contact AMD customer support for assistance.…

According to the CPSC, Hyper has received seven reports of its stackable GaN chargers overheating “resulting in damage to the changing units,” plus two reports of the battery pack overheating and causing “smoke, melting, and property damage.” No injuries were reported as a result of defects in either device. According to the government agency, Hyper sold over 18,200 stackable GaN chargers in North America between October 2020 and August 2022, and over 13,800 of the battery packs between October 2018 and April 2022. What’s…

Your iPhone is a sturdy little computer you can stash in your pocket, and one thing you never want to see is your handset damaged or malfunctioning due to overheating. Heat is bad for your iPhone, and in the worst cases, it can cause permanent damage to internal components, especially the battery and processor. Your iPhone could overheat in hot weather or if you leave your phone in the sun or a hot car. Other possible causes for overheating include a faulty battery, multiple running apps and processes, constant…

If you use iPhone 13, Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra or any other smartphone, and want to avoid your phone getting overheated, here are the steps you can take. Which smartphone do you use? Does it have the issue of overheating? There are several smartphones that get heated up after prolonged usage, or while charging, or due to rising ambient temperature, among others. However, in order to overcome the overheating issue, mobile companies are now using liquid cooling…