Why does your phone get scorching hot in the car? Here's how to prevent it

Tech Tips: If you need to use your phone, place it near the car's AC vent so it receives a gentle stream of cool air.

Tech Tips: Smartphones have become essential for most people today, especially while traveling. However, it is common for phones to overheat quickly when kept inside a car. If a smartphone is left on the dashboard or plugged in for charging in such an environment, its temperature can rise rapidly. Prolonged overheating can damage the phone's battery, screen, and other hardware components; in many cases, it even increases the risk of the battery swelling or failing. Fortunately, you can avoid these issues by following a few simple steps.

Make proper use of the AC airflow.