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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Danni Scott & Ramazani Mwamba

Charging mistake 'could be destroying your iPhone battery'

iPhone users have been warned that charging their expensive smartphones with a case on could be causing damage. It is common knowledge that over time, a phone's battery begins to deteriorate.

Constantly charging your phone; using it while it is still charging; and using a charger with a high voltage can, experts say, hit your iPhone's lifespan. Now a popular tech TikToker David Eluemunoh has spoken of a different way you may be damaging your phone's battery.

In a viral video by Eluemunoh, seen by over 1.6 million on TikTok, he said: "Stop charging your iPhone with a case. Did you know charging your iPhone in certain styles of cases make it get hot?

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