Why does my iphone 4s get so hot on the back

A lot of times when I'm using my phone to surf the web it seems to get hot on the back. Also there are times when the phone screen doesn't react to pinch and other gestures. Do I need to do something particular to fix these problems?

If you have a weak cellular signal the phone must increase its output power to maintain a connection to the tower. The difference can be very large; for example, with 5 bars the phone transmits with 50 milliwatts; with 1 bar it goes up to 600 milliwatts.

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    neilfromgrays wrote:
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    FAye

    You should address this concern at an Apple Store or authorized reseller
    who can have an on-staff specialist or genius test to see if it could be of
    such a temperature (if duplicated heat/use patterns can be attained) to
    considered harmful to a child's hands.
    http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/
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    then state that to the Apple Store or authorized retailer where purchased.
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    Visit an Apple Retail Store
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    do not represent Apple, its policies, or positions. The remedy of your
    circumstance and hopeful satisfactory outcome, remains with Apple people
    you'd contact via Site links, phone numbers, or a local official Apple Store.
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    has an extended service plan from AppleCare, they should look into it.
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