Why does my phone get really hot and slow down in summer?

Living beings aren't the only ones who suffer when a heatwave strikes - smartphones and portable electronics hate the heat just as much as we do

Overheating, sluggish, running out of energy faster than usual? Have you noticed how it's not just you that suffers in the heat, your smartphone does too? Don't worry, you're not imagining it, the heat really does make a difference.

Unlike people, phones can't sweat, and while this may be good news for your pocket, it's bad news for them. Without a way to cool themselves, phones suffer: the battery dies, the processor melts and the screen can crack.