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White iPhone 3GS Overheats to the Point of Discoloration? [IPhone]
White iPhone 3GS Overheats to the Point of Discoloration? [IPhone]
We don't know how many people have hit this problem (the Apple support forums talk about only overheating here and here , as a sample), but at least one user claims that his white iPhone 3GS has become PINK with heat. Not that there's much to take away from this, but just take a look at your ...
White iPhone 3GS reportedly overheats, turns a browner shade of white
White iPhone 3GS reportedly overheats, turns a browner shade of white
engadget.com — Right after its launch, we noted the sundry problems reported by new iPhone 3GS owners, but this... is the first time we've heard tell of this specific one... and it seems like a doozy. It's unclear exactly what caused this, but what is ... (more) White iPhone 3GS reportedly overheats, turns a browner ...
News: Apple launches online iPhone 3GS availability checker
ilounge.com — Apple has launched a new online tool to allow potential iPhone 3GS customers to check on the... stock levels at any of the company’s U.S.-based retail stores. Currently, iPhone 3GS availability varies wildly from store-to-store, with some stores sold ... (more) News: Apple launches online iPhone 3GS availability checker
Gizmodo - White iPhone 3GS Overheats to the Point of Discoloration? - Iphone 3gs discoloration
Gizmodo - White iPhone 3GS Overheats to the Point of Discoloration? - Iphone 3gs discoloration
feeds.gawker.com — We don't know how many people have hit this problem (the Apple support forums talk about only... overheating here and here , as a sample), but at least one user claims that his white iPhone 3GS has become PINK with heat. Not that there's much to take ... (more) Gizmodo - White iPhone 3GS Overheats to the Point of ...
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White iPhone 3GS suffering heat and discoloration
iPhone Buzz — The white iPhone 3GS reportedly overheats during a period of using the GPS and 3G of the phone, and its case changes color. Engadget says it turns a browner and Gizmodo reports as being pink. Looks like the iPhone 3GS is now available in black, white, brown and pink :-) Anybody else with white iPhone 3GS experienced this? Check your phones… [via Engadget]

White iPhone 3GS suffering heat and discoloration
Top iPhone News — The white iPhone 3GS reportedly overheats during a period of using the GPS and 3G of the phone, and its case changes color. Engadget says it turns a browner and Gizmodo reports as being pink. Looks like the iPhone 3GS is now available in black, white, brown and pink Anybody else with white iPhone 3GS experienced this? Check your phones… [via Engadget]

White iPhone 3GS suffering heat and discoloration
Top iPhone News — The white iPhone 3GS reportedly overheats during a period of using the GPS and 3G of the phone, and its case changes color. Engadget says it turns a browner and Gizmodo reports as being pink. Looks like the iPhone 3GS is now available in black, white, brown and pink Anybody else with white iPhone 3GS experienced this? Check your phones… [via Engadget]

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