iPhone users must keep their devices out of direct sunlight this weekend or risk breaking them.
The government has issued an extreme Amber heat warning which means temperatures could skyrocket into the mid-30s across England and Wales until Sunday.
Leaving your device in direct sunlight during the heatwave could cause it to overheat and you'll be given a warning message that shuts your phone down.
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Apple has also warned that extreme temperatures could 'permanently' damage your phone's battery life and make it harder to use forever.
The company often issues similar alerts when there are extreme cold winter temperatures for the same reason.
"Using an iOS device in very hot conditions can permanently shorten battery life," Apple said in a support blog.
The tech giant also said it could lead to slower battery charging, poor mobile signal, performance issues, and a malfunctioning camera.
So, if you leave it out in the sun, in your car, or use features like GPS and games while it's really hot, you could be in for a nasty surprise.
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There are some steps you can take to prevent this. Try keeping your iPhone in your bag wrapped up in the shade, to stop the direct sunlight from damaging it.
Alternatively, remove the phone case as this could insulate and trap heat.
Lowering the screen brightness and turning off other power-intensive features such as GPS could also help you out.
If your phone does overheat, make sure to put it somewhere dark to cool off. Just don't stick it in the fridge.
If you really want to avoid any heat damage, the best thing to do is to just get off your iPhone and enjoy the sun.
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