AS much as we love to soak up glorious sunshine, spending hours in the sun can also cause your phone to overheat.
Luckily, have spotted a clever buy that means you can scroll on social media without damaging the device.
While many of us may not pay too much attention to our , prolonged exposure to direct sunlight can cause the device to overheat.
This is because the metal and glass on the phone absorb heat quickly, and on a sunny day, this can lead to a rapid increase in the phone’s internal temperature.
Overheating, in turn, can cause , freezing, and even total malfunctions, experts warned.
But if you need to catch up on all the – or want to tune in your favourite by the pool – there is a solution.
The savvy was recently discovered by one woman, Gianna Hulsen, who dubbed it a ”;;life-saver”;;.
In a now-viral video, which has racked up an astronomical 10.1million views, Gianna revealed she was using a special ”;;phone umbrella”;;.
While the holiday goer didn’t reveal where she had purchased the clever gadget, online shoppers can find it on and for as little as £1.70.
The purse-friendly bargain, also available on for around £4, features a suction cap which you attach to the back of your phone.
Once the cup is in place, simply place the miniature umbrella – and voila, you can enjoy careless scrolling without having to worry about those harsh sunrays.
Raving about the affordable buy, Gianna said: ”;;I’m not kidding when I say this was the best purchase for .
”;;It is a life-saver!”;; she wrote in the caption of the video, which has since taken the internet by storm.
‘I’ve been influenced once again!’
The short clip has clearly impressed – and influenced – many, as it’s won more than 250k likes and over 15k shares.
A staggering 316 social media users flooded to comments, where many were singing praises of the budget buy.
One person said: ”;;100 percent- got mine at TJ.
”;;Ridiculous purchase at the time turned into a damn that’s brilliant situation at the beach real quick.”;;
Another chimed in: ”;;Watching this while tanning and literally thinking ab how I need this.”;;
”;;wait i need that for my kindle,”;; someone else penned.
”;;I’ve been influenced once again!”;; a fourth was rushing to purchase the summer must-have.
