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Heat wave do’s and don’ts for your phone

Washington Post Tech Thursday 02 July 2026, 14:21 UTC By Shira Ovide 1 min read
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The July 4 holiday weekend will be so hot and gross for many Americans. Democracy Dies in Darkness Heat wave do’s and don’ts for your phone Don’t stick your phone in the fridge. Do sign up for emergency text alerts.

The July 4 holiday weekend will be so hot and gross for many Americans. Democracy Dies in Darkness Heat wave do’s and don’ts for your phone Don’t stick your phone in the fridge. Do sign up for emergency text alerts. 3 min Don’t stick your phone in the fridge. Do sign up for emergency text alerts.
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