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Apple: Yeah, OK, Maybe The iPhone 3GS Is Overheating. But It's Your Fault

 
Owners of the new iPhone 3GS have been reporting sporadic issues with the device since its release on June 11. One of the problems noted is that the device tends to overheat. Apple recently recognized the issue by publishing a warning on its iPhone support pages, but it claims "operator error" is the real culprit. (link)

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