Cooling Hub

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iPhone SE 3 Gaming Heat: A 30-Minute Test Plan for Small Phones
An iPhone SE 3 feeling hot does not prove it is throttling. This repeatable 30-minute test compares 30 versus 60 FPS, surface and battery temperature, frame stability, charging state, and... Read more...
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Backbone Controller + iPhone + Cooler: Fit and Cable Compatibility Guide
Integrating a phone cooler with your Backbone-equipped iPhone requires more than just a powerful cooling solution; physical fit and cable routing are critical. Many users find that camera bumps, thick... Read more...
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iPhone Cinematic Mode Overheating: 4K Recording Checklist Before a Long Shoot
Outdoor 4K60 overheating has been reported in under 5 minutes, yet another sun-heated-car test completed 12 minutes of 4K without a temperature warning. Before a long Cinematic Mode shoot, rehearse... Read more...
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Cooling Phone Case iPhone Guide: Passive vs Active Peltier
Many iPhone users believe a simple graphene-infused case is enough to prevent overheating, but real-world data shows a different story. While passive graphene cases might reduce surface temperatures by a... Read more...
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iPhone 14 Pro Max Hot? A Workload, Software, and Battery Diagnostic Checklist
Your iPhone 14 Pro Max feeling hot isn't always a sign of a dying battery; users report persistent heat during basic use, FaceTime camera lag, and even after a $100... Read more...
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How to Cool Your Phone Down on iPhone and Android: Find the Active Heat Source
When your iPhone 15 or Android device hits 43°C and lags during a FaceTime call, simply force-stopping background apps often won't resolve the core issue. Real-world scenarios show that active... Read more...
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iPhone Hot at Night? How to Check Photos Indexing and Cool Down Your Phone
When your iPhone feels hot at night, especially after an update, it's often due to background processes like Photos indexing, not necessarily a failing battery. Community reports indicate gallery rescanning... Read more...
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Does a Magnetic Cooler Affect the iPhone's OIS?
A magnetic cooling phone case does not directly damage an iPhone's Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), a common misconception. Instead, severe thermal throttling, often reaching 42-43°C during extended use like gaming... Read more...
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iPhone 16 Pro Heat for Filmmakers: Test Checklist
While the iPhone 16 Pro's thermal performance compared to the 14 Pro remains debated, filmmakers face concrete challenges: sustained 4K recording can trigger camera lag and throttling, especially in ambient... Read more...
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How Outdoor Photographers Keep iPhones and Androids From Overheating Mid-Shoot
Outdoor 4K60 recording in 34°C (94°F) heat can overwhelm passive phone cooling, while direct sun may force photographers to disable 5G, location and telephoto features. Use this two-stage field protocol... Read more...
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How to Cool Your iPhone When a Dashboard Mount Sits in Direct Sun
A dashboard-mounted phone can reach 42–43°C when direct sun combines with maximum brightness, 5G, navigation, streaming, and charging. Block the sun first, switch from 5G to 4G when practical, disconnect... Read more...
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iPhone 15 Pro Max Hot Camera Fixes
If your iPhone 15 Pro Max gets hot with the camera open, the issue is usually sustained A17 Pro image processing, 4K or ProRes recording, screen brightness, and storage write... Read more...