Most people plug in their phones before going to sleep without thinking twice about where the device is resting. Yet something as ordinary as overnight charging can become risky when the phone is left on a bed, pillow, couch, or underneath blankets. Phones and charging adapters naturally create some heat while operating, and hard surfaces such as a table or nightstand allow that heat to escape. Soft materials do the opposite. Blankets, mattresses, and pillows can trap warmth around the device, reducing airflow and causing temperatures to climb. The risk becomes greater when the charger or cable is old, damaged, poorly manufactured, or incompatible with the phone. Frayed insulation, loose connectors, bent plugs, or inexpensive unofficial adapters may continue working for a long time while slowly deteriorating inside. In unusual but serious cases, excessive heat or an electrical fault can damage the charger, soften plastic components, create sparks, or contribute to a fire. That is why where you charge your phone matters almost as much as the charger you use….Continue Reading🔽
