I have an iPhone 4S that I got just after they launched. It's been fine, and in great condition, never been dropped or down the toilet, but a few months back I noticed an odd spot on the screen. On the left hand side about halfway down there was a yellow semicircle patch. At first it was barely noticeable, and I assume it was the common "yellow spot" issue many reported. However it hasn't gone away and now I've noticed it changes as I use the phone.
If the phone is cold (left off overnight, charged, cool room) then it's barely noticeable when I turn the phone on. After about 30 min of light use or even standby it's clearly visible. If the phone heats up, even just in a trouser pocket (so anything 'intensive' does it like 3D games etc) then I've noticed it's turning red in the middle!
Took it into Regents Street Apple store earlier they want £139 for replacement as it's out of warranty, but I have 9 months left on contract so need a working phone.
The phone works, but the spot is VERY distracting (probably worse on the all white iOS7!) and I'm a bit concerned that it's right in front of the battery.... I had a MacBook battery swell that was in storage so can the phone do the same?
Not sure whether to get the battery replaced anyway, just in case, or to go to a different Apple store and ask again? I have searched and not found anything similar.
If the phone is cold (left off overnight, charged, cool room) then it's barely noticeable when I turn the phone on. After about 30 min of light use or even standby it's clearly visible. If the phone heats up, even just in a trouser pocket (so anything 'intensive' does it like 3D games etc) then I've noticed it's turning red in the middle!
Took it into Regents Street Apple store earlier they want £139 for replacement as it's out of warranty, but I have 9 months left on contract so need a working phone.
The phone works, but the spot is VERY distracting (probably worse on the all white iOS7!) and I'm a bit concerned that it's right in front of the battery.... I had a MacBook battery swell that was in storage so can the phone do the same?
Not sure whether to get the battery replaced anyway, just in case, or to go to a different Apple store and ask again? I have searched and not found anything similar.