Apple just launched the iPhone 15 series last month, and users have been complaining that their new phones have been overheating for seemingly no reason at all. But Apple says a fix is on the way.
According to 9to5Mac, Apple has stated that an iPhone may run at higher temperatures than usual during its initial days due to iOS indexing photos, searches, and background tasks, as previously explained.
Additionally, Apple has identified a bug in iOS 17 that exacerbates overheating issues for iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro users. The company plans to rectify this problem through a forthcoming software update.
Moreover, Apple also added that recent updates from certain third-party apps are causing system overload. The company is actively collaborating with these developers to resolve the issues.
Some of the apps responsible for overloading the iPhone’s CPU and resulting in overheating include Asphalt 9, Instagram, and Uber. Apple notes that Instagram has already addressed the problem with a fix released on 27 September.
Furthermore, Apple has clarified that the titanium design of the iPhone 15 Pro is not the cause of any overheating concerns, contrary to an earlier report by WSJ.
Apple stressed that there is no safety risk to iPhone users and no adverse impact on long-term performance. iOS incorporates a robust system to prevent overheating, actively regulating temperature if internal components become excessively hot.
While the specific release date for this iOS 17 update remains undisclosed, it’s expected to arrive sooner rather than later.
Presently, Apple has made iOS 17, iOS 17.0.1, and iOS 17.0.2 available to the public. The company is also conducting beta testing for iOS 17.1, slated for a late October release.
If you are thinking that Apple would just reduce the performance in order to tackle the issue, Forbes stated that iOS 17.1 “does not involve reducing performance in order to address the issue of the iPhone’s temperature.”
