Anyone who has an Apple iPhone has been issued a warning surrounding a spell of cold weather that's expected to hit Scotland and the rest of the UK next week.

Experts have warned that the drop in temperatures could wreak havoc on your smartphone's battery life, or make it stop working altogether. The drastic contrast could also make your phone's screen more likely to shatter - meaning you could be forced to fork out for a costly repair.

However, in order to mimimise the impact of any breakages, tech pros have highlighted a list of warning signs that all users should be on the lookout for, Wales Online reports.

Technology expert Christoph Cemper from AIPRM.com explained: "Ever wondered why your iPhone suddenly powers down faster than a snowball rolling downhill? Turns out, extreme cold temperatures are no friend to your gadget.

"In the icy throes of winter, your iPhone's battery faces a serious struggle. Leave it out in the cold, and you might find yourself wondering why it's playing hard to get. This chilly weather doesn't just slow down your iPhone; it throws its battery performance off balance, leaving you in the lurch. In some cases, your iPhone might just decide to call it quits and turn off entirely."

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He added: "It’s those lithium-ion batteries in your iPhone that decide to go on a strike in freezing temperatures, refusing to discharge electricity. This rebellion leads to a shortened battery life, display glitches, and, if you're really unlucky, a shattered display glass."

But it’s not just the battery that can be affected. Christoph continues: "The touchscreen might ghost you and, in extreme cases, the whole phone just shuts down."

He has named the following warning signs to look out for as the weather gets colder:

  • Flash-freeze - In the most dire situations, your iPhone's camera flash might go on strike.
  • Slow-mo apps - Cold weather could be the reason for slow app launch times
  • Frame-freeze - Lower frame rates during scrolling? It's like a cold breeze creeping into your device, slowing down the seamless experience you once enjoyed.
  • Dimming drama - iPhone's backlight might dim without warning.
  • Volume vacillations - The volume on your iPhone's speaker might drop by up to -3dB

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Apple has also issued some guidance on the potential problem, advising that you should try and store your phone someplace warmer.

A spokesperson said: "Low- or high-temperature conditions might cause the device to change its behaviour to regulate its temperature, you should use iOS and iPadOS devices where the ambient temperature is between 0C and 35C."

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