From battery throttling to camera lens cracking, Apple has been plagued with a range of iPhone issues in recent months.

But one issue seems to be ongoing, and several users aren't happy about it.

The issue appears during cold weather, and sees devices automatically switching themselves off, despite being fully charged.

While this can be irritating, most electronics firms warn that their devices might experience problems in extreme temperatures - whether it's too hot or too cold.

On Apple's Support website, it explicitly states that using an iPhone in temperatures below freezing, the device might unexpectedly turn off.

That's because the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries inside iPhones contain an electrolyte liquid that crystallises when it drops below a certain temperature.

This prevents electricity from flowing through the battery, which can stop the phone from working altogether.

What can you do?

Luckily, the effect is only temporary. Apple says battery life will return to normal once you bring the device back to a higher ambient temperature.

The company recommends storing iPhones between -20º and 45º C (-4º to 113º F), and not leaving them in a car overnight, as temperatures in can exceed this range.

How to prevent your iPhone from overheating this summer

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There are a range of things you can do to prevent your iPhone from overheating this summer:

1. Avoid direct sunlight

Keep your sun in the shade where possible.

2. Turn off apps you aren't using

Double tap the home button and swipe away apps you aren't using. This makes sure apps aren't running in the background and over-working the battery.

3. Buy a glare screen

Instead of keeping your brightness on high, which forces the battery to work harder, buy a glare screen that lets you see your screen in the sun.

4. Turn your phone off when you can

This saves the battery, and prevents your iPhone from overheating.

5. Take the case off

Your case will trap heat around your phone - take it off to allow your iPhone to cool.