Iphone in the sun

Question: Q: i left my iphone in the sun by accident when i went to the beach yesterday. when i tried to turn it on the apple logo appeared then it dissolved and hasn’t turned on since. im freaking out! help!?

i already tried holding the power button and the home button for 20 seconds, recharging it for a day, letting it cool off, hooking it up to a computer, and still nothing

Posted on Apr 22, 2012 10:56 PM

Did you try to connect in recovery mode, explained in this article?

Posted on Apr 23, 2012 1:23 AM

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what happened to me was i left my iphone on top of my car’s dashboard. it was turned off when i turned it on, there was a mesage saying something about too hot or high temperature. i placed it in front of the A/C vent and after an hour, it turned on.

Apr 23, 2012 12:58 AM

Did you try to connect in recovery mode, explained in this article?

Apr 23, 2012 1:23 AM

I had this problem, too. I left my iPhone in the car for an hour and it got too hot. Got the yellow triangle on my screen warning that the temperature was too high. The phone was dead. So, I let the phone cool down for a couple of hours, then I plugged it into my MacBook Pro and held down the iPhone’s power button and home button together for 20 seconds, and fixed the problem. Hooray!

Jul 8, 2012 6:15 PM

I had this problem too! What I did was let my ipod cool down for a good 20-30 minutes.I kept it on the charger for a while than everything was back yo normal!

Jul 15, 2013 2:51 PM

Try this , put it in the freezer for couple of minutes around 25 minutes until the whole body gets really cold and then charge it until something pops in the screen .

If it doesn’t turn on after 10min being charge, turn it on by pressing hold on the power botton .

if it doesn’t turn on , keep it charged and press down the home botton and the power botton together until it turns on .

If it doesn’t work , keep trying , you have nothing to lose .

My phone died suddenly while it was on 90% battery when I was in a hot country for vacation and I did this and it work just fine after . I freezed it and charged it . The body and interior has probably gone through over heat since iphone is made of metal and because it is a electronic device.

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The best iPhone deals you can get in December 2021

WONDERING where and when you should be buying a new iPhone?

We’ve searched around the web to find the cheapest iPhones at the best prices as well as compiling our top tips for bagging yourself a great deal.

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The best iPhone deals this month

* Prices are accurate at the time of writing and are subject to change. To ensure you’re getting the best deal on a new iPhone, make sure you shop around.

1. iPhone SE, 100GB data, Three, £0 upfront, £24pm — buy here
2. iPhone 12, Unlimited 5G data, Three, £0 upfront, £37pm — buy here
3. iPhone 13, Unlimited 5G data, Three, £0 upfront, £44pm — buy here
4. iPhone 13 Pro Max, Unlimited 5G data, Three, £39 upfront, £56pm — buy here

Which stores have the best deals on iPhones?

In general, we find that you’ll get a better deal away from official network stores (although it is still worth checking out EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three).

And remember, if you see a great offer on a different network to yours, you can switch over and still keep your old number without too much hassle (read USwitch’s handy guide here.)

Check out a few of the stores below to find the best offers.

What is the latest iPhone?

In September 2021 Apple released four new handsets: the iPhone 13, the iPhone 13 mini, the iPhone 13 Pro, and the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

In terms of phone design, the iPhone 13 retains much of the style of its predecessor, including the same flat edges and Ceramic Shield displays.

There is one notable exception, however: a substantially smaller notch, which according to Apple has been reduced by 20% when compared to the iPhone 12.

As usual, the Pro and the Pro Max are Apple’s premium models, which come with larger screens, better cameras and bigger batteries. The iPhone 13 mini is the smallest 5G phone in the world and features some pretty interesting specs.

All iPhone 13 models come with 5G capabilities, a Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion and the new A15 chip for extra processing power.

How much is the latest iPhone?

The latest smartphone by Apple is the iPhone 13, and you can get it at £779 for the 64GB version, £879 for the 256GB version, and £1,079 for the 512GB version.

Its younger brother, the iPhone mini, starts at £679, while the iPhone 13 Pro costs £949 if you pick the 128GB variant, and up to £1,449 if you select the 1TB one.

Finally, the most powerful iPhone on the market is the iPhone 13 Pro Max, with a starting price of £1,049 for the 128GB version and up to £1,549 for the 1TB model.

What’s the cheapest iPhone?

The SE is the cheapest iPhone that Apple is making at the moment. Prices start at £389 for the 64GB variant, with the 128GB model currently selling for £439.

It looks a bit like the iPhone 8 and features a Touch ID fingerprint scanner and an A13 Bionic chipset.

When is the next iPhone coming out?

Considering new iPhones have been released every September or October since the iPhone 4 in 2012, it’s a safe bet that 2022’s new iPhones will be appearing at the same time next Autumn.

Since the iPhone 13 lineup just came out, there are not many rumours surrounding next year’s iPhone just yet.

When is the best time to buy an iPhone?

Long story short, it’s now. Every time Apple releases a new phone, each previous generation of the iPhone generally goes down in price.

For instance, after the recent release of the iPhone 13, many retailers have now reduced the iPhone 12 64GB and iPhone 12 128GB’s prices by £120 to £679 and £729 respectively.

The iPhone 12 256GB price has also been reduced by £45, from £874 to £829.

As long as you don’t HAVE to have the latest iPhone, go back a generation or two around the Apple launches and you can save yourself a bundle.

Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day can also bring discounted prices away from new Apple releases.

What is the best iPhone?

1. iPhone 13 Pro Max

Features: 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, IP68 dust/water resistant, 6GB RAM. Quad main cameras: 12 MP wide, 12 MP telephoto, 12 MP ultrawide, TOF 3D LiDAR scanner. Dual front cameras: 12 MP wide and SL 3D depth/biometrics sensor. A15 Bionic chip, Qi fast wireless charging 15W, and 5G Capabilities.

• iPhone 13 Pro Max, £1,149 from Amazon — buy here

Apple’s latest flagship, the iPhone 13 Pro Max, is a real powerhouse.

With the blazing-fast A15 Bionic chip and a smaller notch, the Pro Max is the best iPhone Apple ever made.

The cameras here are particularly remarkable, with a 6x optical zoom range and Dolby Vision HDR video recording up to 60fps in 4K.

The LiDAR scanner enables Night Mode portraits, faster autofocus in low light and enhanced Augmented Reality (AR) experiences.

The iPhone 13 Pro Max is also compatible with MagSafe accessories and wireless chargers.

2. iPhone 13 Pro

Features: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, IP68 dust/water resistant, 6GB RAM. Quad main cameras: 12 MP wide, 12 MP telephoto, 12 MP ultrawide, TOF 3D LiDAR scanner. Dual front cameras: 12 MP wide and SL 3D depth/biometrics sensor. A15 Bionic chip, Qi fast wireless charging 15W, and 5G Capabilities.

• iPhone 13 Pro, £949 from Amazon — buy here

A little step down from the top of the iPhone ladder, the iPhone 13 Pro shares a lot of hardware with its bigger brother, including the whole camera compartment.

The main difference here is the 6.1-inch screen, as opposed to the 6.7-inch of the Pro Max.

A smaller phone means a smaller battery, and so the iPhone 13 Pro offers up to 22 hours of video playback on a single charge (the Pro Max should last up to 28 hours).

All in all, the iPhone 13 Pro is still a serious flagship device, and if you don’t mind a smaller screen, it’s worth saving £100.

3. iPhone 13

Features: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, IP68 dust/water resistant, 4GB RAM. Dual main cameras: 12 MP wide, 12 MP ultrawide. Dual front cameras: 12 MP wide and SL 3D depth/biometrics sensor. A15 Bionic chip, Qi fast wireless charging 15W, and 5G Capabilities.

• iPhone 13, £779 from Amazon — buy here

The screen size of the iPhone 13 is the same as the Pro, together with its A15 Bionic chip processor and 5G connectivity capabilities.

The iPhone 13 has two main cameras instead of four, however, and its RAM is 4GB against the 6GB of the Pro and Pro Max.

The optical range of the iPhone 12 is 2x, and the device lacks the LiDAR scanner capabilities included in the higher-spec models.

Other than that, the iPhone 12 is not very different from the Pro, sharing the same ceramic shield front and similar battery life (19 hours on the iPhone 13 as opposed to 22 on the Pro.)

4. iPhone 13 mini

Features: 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, IP68 dust/water resistant, 4GB RAM. Dual main cameras: 12 MP wide, 12 MP ultrawide. Dual front cameras: 12 MP wide and SL 3D depth/biometrics sensor. A15 Bionic chip, Qi fast wireless charging 15W, and 5G Capabilities.

• iPhone 13 mini, £679 from Amazon — buy here

With a substantially smaller screen, this 5.4-inch iPhone still comes with all the perks of the iPhone 13 family.

Featuring the same cameras as the iPhone 13, the mini offers wireless fast charging, 5G capabilities, and a wonderful Super Retina XDR OLED display.

The battery is a bit smaller than the iPhone 13, but with the A15 Bionic chip you won’t suffer any lag or find apps slowing down.

Just like its older sibling, the mini comes in Black, White, Pink, Red, and Blue colours.

5. iPhone 12

Features: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, IP68 dust/water resistant, 4GB RAM. Dual main cameras: 12 MP wide, 12 MP ultrawide. Dual front cameras: 12 MP wide and SL 3D depth/biometrics sensor. A14 Bionic chip, Qi fast wireless charging 15W, and 5G Capabilities.

• iPhone 12, £729 from John Lewis — buy here

Before the Pro and Pro Max versions of iPhones debuted a few years ago, Apple used to consider their now-base models as flagships.

The iPhone 12 is essentially that, minus a few perks reserved for the Pro and Pro Max. The screen size of the iPhone 12 is the same as the Pro, together with its A14 Bionic chip processor and 5G connectivity.

The iPhone 12 has two front cameras instead of four, however, and its RAM is 4GB against the 6GB of the Pro and Pro Max.

The optical range of the iPhone 12 is 2X, and the device does not have LiDAR scanner capabilities included in newer models.

Other than that, the iPhone 12 is not very different from the Pro, sharing the same battery life as well as ceramic shield front.

6. iPhone 12 mini

Features: 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, IP68 dust/water resistant, 4GB RAM. Dual main cameras: 12 MP wide, 12 MP ultrawide. Dual front cameras: 12 MP wide and SL 3D depth/biometrics sensor. A14 Bionic chip, Qi fast wireless charging 15W, and 5G Capabilities.

• iPhone 12 mini, £629 from John Lewis — buy here

With a substantially smaller screen, this 5.4-inch iPhone still offers most of the perks of the iPhone 12 family.

Featuring the same cameras as the iPhone 12, the mini features wireless fast charging, 5G capabilities, and a gorgeous Super Retina XDR OLED display.

The battery is a bit smaller than the iPhone 12, but with the A14 Bionic chip, you won’t experience any apps slowing down using this iPhone.

7. iPhone SE 2020

Features: 4.7-inch Retina HD display, Water and dust resistant, 12MP Wide camera, next-generation Smart HDR, and 4K video, 7MP front camera, Touch ID, A13 Bionic chip with third-generation Neural Engine, Wireless charging

• iPhone SE, £389 from John Lewis — buy here

If you’re looking for the cheapest iPhone model available at the moment, look no further.

Arguably the best budget iPhone Apple has ever made, the 2020 version of the iPhone SE features solid specs, a good camera and a wide choice of apps on the Apple Store.

Want a cool iPhone without spending a fortune? This is the one for you. And since the iPhone 13 family is out, the SE is even cheaper now.

8. iPhone 11

Features: 6.1” Liquid Retina HD display1, Glass and aluminium design, Dual 12MP Ultra Wide and Wide cameras with Night mode, 12MP TrueDepth camera with 4K video recording at up to 60 fps, Face ID, A13 Bionic chip with third-generation Neural Engine, Lasts up to 1 hour longer than iPhone XR, Water resistant to a depth of 2 metres for up to 30 minutes

• iPhone 11, £489 from John Lewis — buy here

We reckon the iPhone 11 might be one of Apple’s most popular devices over the next couple of years.

While it still has many of the same features as its Pro and Pro Max variants, the iPhone 11’s RRP is £599, a substantial £200 less than the iPhone 12.

A reduction in price does mean a slight reduction in quality: while its 6.1″ screen is slightly larger than the iPhone 11 Pro, it’s a little smaller than the Pro Max, and it doesn’t match the premium models for battery life either,

As well as having a standard LED (as opposed to an OLED) screen, the 11 is only waterproof to two metres rather than four and lacks the telephoto camera that features on the Pro and Pro Max.

However, you still get most of Apple’s most recent innovations for the reduced price, including top quality cameras, processors and a long-lasting battery.

While there are phones out there with more impressive features, such as the cameras on a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, you’ll struggle to beat the mix of features and value the 11 offers.

• If you’re interested in buying this phone, you might want to read our iPhone 11 review.

Discontinued handsets

With its release of the iPhone 13 range, Apple discontinued a number of models, also announcing the ones that will remain in production: the basic iPhone 11 and 12 models, and the iPhone SE (2020).

Discontinued devices, such as the iPhone 12 Pro and Max can still be widely purchased, but will now be limited in stock as Apple is no longer manufacturing them to boost sales of the iPhone 13 family.

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Features: 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, IP68 dust/water resistant, 6GB RAM. Quad main cameras: 12 MP wide, 12 MP telephoto, 12 MP ultrawide, TOF 3D LiDAR scanner. Dual front cameras: 12 MP wide and SL 3D depth/biometrics sensor. A14 Bionic chip, Qi fast wireless charging 15W, and 5G Capabilities.

• iPhone 12 Pro Max 128GB, £949 from Argos — buy here

Apple’s latest flagship until the 13 series came along, the iPhone 12 Pro Max, is still an incredibly powerful option.

With the very fast A14 Bionic chip and an overhauled design, the Pro Max is a modern flagship in its own right.

The camera compartment is more than solid, with a 5x optical zoom range and Dolby Vision HDR video recording up to 60fps.

Just like in the iPhone 13, the LiDAR scanner enables Night Mode portraits, faster autofocus in low light and enhanced Augmented Reality (AR) experiences.

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is also compatible with MagSafe accessories and the majority of wireless chargers on the market.

iPhone 12 Pro

Features: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, IP68 dust/water resistant, 6GB RAM. Quad main cameras: 12 MP wide, 12 MP telephoto, 12 MP ultrawide, TOF 3D LiDAR scanner. Dual front cameras: 12 MP wide and SL 3D depth/biometrics sensor. A14 Bionic chip, Qi fast wireless charging 15W, and 5G Capabilities.

• iPhone 12 Pro 256GB, £949 from Argos — buy here

A little step down from the top of last year’s iPhone ladder, the iPhone 12 Pro shares a lot of hardware with the Pro Max.

As in this year’s lineup, the main difference here is the 6.1-inch screen, as opposed to the 6.7-inch of the Pro Max.
The camera compartment is also quite similar, with the only difference being a 4x optical zoom range in the Pro, against the 5x in the Pro Max.

The iPhone 12 Pro’s battery is also slightly smaller than the Pro Max, offering up to 17 hours of video playback on a single charge.

iPhone 11 Pro Max

Features: 6.5” Super Retina XDR display, Textured matt glass and stainless steel design, Triple 12MP Ultra Wide, Wide and Telephoto cameras with Night mode, 12MP TrueDepth camera with 4K video recording at up to 60 fps, Face ID, A13 Bionic chip with third-generation Neural Engine, Longest battery life in an iPhone. Lasts up to 5 hours longer than iPhone XS Max, 4m Water resistant to a depth of 4 metres for up to 30 minutes

The iPhone 11 Pro Max is a noticeable step up from 2018’s iPhones.

It’s got a whopping 6.5″ screen, the best battery life in an iPhone, along with a 12mp triple rear-facing camera with telephoto, wide and ultra-wide sensors.

Alongside all of that, the Pro Max is water-resistant up to a depth of four metres and has an HDR OLED display, which will display your Netflix favourites in all their glory.

You’ll have to pay top dollar to get it, but it’s a tough handset to match in terms of performance.

• If you’re interested in buying this phone, you might want to read our iPhone 11 Pro review.

iPhone 11 Pro

Features: 5.8” Super Retina XDR display, Textured matt glass and stainless steel design, Triple 12MP Ultra Wide, Wide and Telephoto cameras with Night mode, 12MP TrueDepth camera with 4K video recording at up to 60 fps, Face ID, A13 Bionic chip with third-generation Neural Engine, Lasts up to 4 hours longer than iPhone XS, Water resistant to a depth of 4 metres for up to 30 minutes.

The iPhone 11 Pro is a small step down from the Max.

It has most of the same features, but with a smaller screen at 5.8″ and a smaller battery.

It’s still water-resistant to four metres though and still boasts a top-quality OLED screen for your movies on the go.

At the time of release, the standard Pro’s RRP was £100 less than the Pro Max.

iPhone XR

Features: 6.1” Liquid Retina HD display, Glass and aluminium design, Single 12MP Wide camera, 7MP TrueDepth camera with 1080p HD video recording up to 60 fps, Face ID, A12 Bionic chip with second-generation Neural Engine, Lasts up to 1.5 hours longer than iPhone 8 Plus, 1m Water resistant to a depth of 1 metre for up to 30 minutes

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• iPhone XR, unlimited data, Tesco Mobile, £0 upfront, £39.99pm — buy here

The iPhone XR was released in 2018 as the ‘affordable’ option from Apple, and shoppers flocked to buy the gadget in their droves.

With an RRP under £500, the XR still has great features, including Face ID, a great battery and very decent cameras.

The XR was superseded by the 11, but while Apple keeps making the popular device, expect to see some great value offers from various retailers on the XR.

• If you’re interested in buying this phone, you might want to read our iPhone XR review.

iPhone XS/Max

Features: 6.5” Super Retina HD display, Glass and stainless steel design, Dual 12MP Wide and Telephoto cameras, 7MP TrueDepth camera with 1080p HD video recording up to 60 fps, Face ID, A12 Bionic chip with second-generation Neural Engine, Lasts up to 1.5 hours longer than iPhone X, 2m Water resistant to a depth of 2 metres for up to 30 minutes

While not quite up to the standard of the iPhone 11 Pro Max, 2018’s flagship phone is an impressive piece of kit.

It’s got a 6.5″ screen, a 7MP HD camera that will shoot 4K video and a range of camera effects, such as Bokeh for those all-important selfies.

Battery life is very decent and the XS Max comes with Face ID.

While you won’t get access to Apple’s latest camera or screen innovations, the iPhone XS Max will feel like a hefty upgrade from most phones on the market.

• If you’re interested in buying this phone, you might want to read our iPhone XS review.

Are refurbished iPhones a good buy?

Getting a refurbished iPhone can be a big cost saver. Even the more affordable iPhones such as the SE and the iPhone 12 mini will be a hefty hit to your bank balance if you pay for them outright.

But there’s plenty of places around the web, including Amazon and Apple’s own website, that offers refurbished iPhones for a fraction of their regular price. Whether or not they’re a good buy, though, comes down to the individual provider.

Apple, for instance, includes all cables with its refurbished phones, along with a one-year manufacturer warranty, which is useful if your phone develops a fault. Amazon offers even better prices with similar quality, along with its own ‘Amazon Renewed Guarantee’, which we reckon should be pretty reliable, considering the size of the company.

We’d recommend making sure whichever website you buy from has some sort of guarantee in case your phone develops a hardware fault if you choose to buy refurbished.

Which networks offer iPhone deals?

Which iPhone has the best battery?

According to Apple, the iPhone 13 Pro Max has the longest battery life of any iPhone. With 4373mAh (a measure of battery life), it beats the new iPhone 11 Pro Max 3969mAh by a considerable margin.

Which iPhone should I buy?

If you are on a tight budget, the iPhone SE 2020 is the one for you. For £389, you get a solid processor, Touch ID, and decent cameras.

If you are on the lookout for a more sophisticated device, however, you may want to check out iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini. They come with all the latest features you can find on an iPhone today, minus a couple of perks reserved for the 13 Pro and Pro Max.

Finally, if you want something in between, the iPhone 12 is still a great phone, offering more than solid specs at a lower price than Apple’s flagship devices.

How much are iPhones?

The starting price for the iPhone SE 2020 is £389 for the 64GB version, while you’ll have to pay £439 for the 128GB model.

The iPhone 13 models, on the other hand, start at £679 for the Mini (128GB), with the regular iPhone 13 costing £779 for the 128GB version, and up to £1,079 for the 512GB variant.

The iPhone 13 Pro costs £949 if you select the 128GB model and £1,449 if you select the 1TB one.

Finally, Apple’s most powerful device, the iPhone 13 Pro Max has a starting price of £1,049 for the 128GB version and goes up to £1,549 for the 1TB variant.

For context, the prices of the iPhone 12 go from £679 for the 64GB model, to £729 for the 128GB one, and £829 for the 256GB version.

What’s the cheapest way to buy an iPhone?

Picking the right time of the year can surely help you save some money. Apple does not offer substantial discounts at any specific point during the year, but network retailers’ prices usually go down for Black Friday and sometimes at the beginning of the summer and at Christmas time.

This way, even if you don’t save on the iPhone per see, you can get some heavy discounts on your data and calls’ plan, thus saving you quite a bit of cash in the long run.

In addition, if you don’t have to own the latest Apple handset, you can get an iPhone from two to three years back at a substantially lower price than a flagship.

How to find the best iPhone deal

There are a few official network stores worth checking on a regular basis, including EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three.

However, we find that the best deals are usually to be found in other online stores.

Here are our favourites:

Is it better to buy an iPhone outright or pay monthly?

It really depends on whether you need flexibility on your plan or not, and if you have the cash to pay for the full cost of the handset (phone) upfront.

While you can save on a good data plan, you are also signing a contract binding you to that network for one or more years. This means that, even if you find a better plan deal later, you cannot switch to it, unless you pay hefty fees.

On the other hand, many providers today offer handy upgrade plans allowing you to get a new iPhone as soon as it comes out. The choice then is ultimately up to you.

If you have the cash and think of changing your network plan quite often, then buying an iPhone outright may be the best option for you.

If, on the other hand, you’re happy with a certain network provider, and always want to have the latest iPhone, a monthly offer may work better for you.

Is it better to buy an iPhone from Apple or from a network?

Both Apple and network carriers today offer monthly, no-money-down instalment plans, most of them spread over a period of two years.

While the overall price of iPhones is essentially the same when purchased like this, Apple charges a little more to include AppleCare+ or AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss options, while network providers offer various insurance plans.
That being said, an iPhone bought from Apple can be used with any network, while carriers usually lock their iPhones for the length of their contract.

Which is better, an iPhone or a Samsung phone?

Galaxy devices have gone a long way since the days of the first Android phones, but can they compete with iPhones?

The short answer is yes, but it depends on what you value the most.

In terms of screen, cameras, and prices, the latest iPhones and Galaxy phones are toe-to-toe. The biggest difference here is undoubtedly the operating system (OS).

If you have other Apple devices in the house (like Macs and iPads), then iOS can provide great integration capabilities. Similarly, if you have an Android TV or Chromebook, you may want to opt for a Galaxy phone.

Another differentiator is that Apple devices don’t come with a micro-SD card to expand the internal storage, while Galaxy phones do.

With cloud storage plans becoming cheaper and more widespread, however, the 512GB of the iPhone 13 are enough for most people.

For context, with ‘just’ 128GB you can store up to 6000 songs or 64 high-quality films. That’s a lot of space.

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