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Tech Talk: Why does my phone get hot?


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Ever picked up your phone after a long session of scrolling, gaming, or watching videos and noticed it's a little… warm? (Image credit: Namerah Saud Fatmi / Android Central)Since most phones are too thin to have a tiny fan inside ( RedMagic says hello! Parts inside need to absorb the heat and "vent" it off, where it won't cause much harm.

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