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I tested this fan-equipped MagSafe charger in a heat wave - and it actually kept my iPhone cool

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Heat waves have hit the US twice already this month, with temperatures in Phoenix hitting 113°F from July 6 to 8, and Salt Lake City and Billings both breaking all-time temperature records on July 12, according to NBC News and Wikipedia's running tally of the 2026 North American heat wave.

But extreme heat isn't just a problem for you. It's a problem for your tech, too.

Also: I lost over 100 pounds for an 80-mile hike with a friend - here's the tech that kept me on track

Take Apple, for example: The company's official guidance caps recommended charging conditions at 95°F/35°C ambient, with an ideal range of just 62-72°F/16-22°C. Push a device beyond that ceiling, and bad things can happen. At first, the built-in software "might limit charging above 80 percent," which is what's behind the "Charging on...

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