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Despite recent winter blasts, summer is coming. And while we are buying sunglasses and sunscreen to keep our eyes and skin safe from the sun. Let’s not forget about protecting our smartphones. Here are some ways to keep your iPhone or Android cool this summer. Avoid leaving your phone in direct sunlight for long periods of timeAlong with sunny beaches, hot, unventilated cars are also a problem area for smartphones. Avoid keeping your phone on the dashboard, seat, or armrest of your car—even if you only intend to be away from it for a short amount of time.Toggle your display's brightness to reduce battery strainYour phone's display puts a ton of stress on the battery, so if your goal is to avoid the dreaded overheating alert, bring down the brightness.Take your phone out of its protective caseOne of the quickest ways to cool off a blistering battery is to give your sweaty smartphone some room to breathe.Don't put your phone in the fridge or freezer to cool it offWhile the freezer treatment might succeed in dropping your phone's internal temperature, you run the risk of shocking your phone's hardware, either due to moisture or the extreme swing in temperature.