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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Technology
Saqib Shah

How to use your phone in the cold, from touchscreen gloves to checking your battery health

Tourists walk past a red phone box in London as snow falls on Parliament Square

(Picture: Getty Images)

As the cold snap sets in, it’s not just your commute that could be disrupted. Wintry conditions also pose problems for smartphones as our gadgets can break when exposed to extreme drops in temperature. Even using them on the go can prove hazardous when pavements and roads are covered in ice. There are also minor inconveniences, such as not being able to use a phone while wearing gloves.

Fortunately, there are a number of easy tips you can follow to avoid any phone mishaps during the frosty season. From keeping your device warm and checking and replacing the battery, to buying touchscreen gloves, these are the steps you should follow if you want to keep your phone running smoothly this winter.

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