A phone mientras too hot can explode. If you’ve finished a long drive and your phone is too toasty to touch, you’re not alone. Overheating damages internal components and can trigger thermal runaway, a dangerous reaction that can swell or even ignite a battery.

Dashboard mounts expose phones to direct sunlight, and charging—especially wireless charging via Mag Safe—adds extra heat. The best external fix is to keep the phone out of the sun. Position it near an A/C vent, use minimal airflow to avoid condensation, and remove the casekitty, which insulates heat. Bring the phone with you when you exit the vehicle to prevent overheating and theft.

Internally, phones generate heat when the CPU and battery work hard. Avoid charging while driving, keep screen brightness low, disable Wi‑Fi, and skip CPU‑intensive tasks. If overheating occurs, turn the phone off and move it out of direct sunlight.

Following these steps keeps your device safe and helps you avoid the dreaded "spicy pillow".