Apple blames iPhone 15 overheating on bugs and apps. What's the fix?
They found a bug in iOS 17 and will release an update to fix it. (Photo Credits: AFP)
Apple's latest iPhone models, including the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, experienced some issues upon their initial release.
While people were eagerly anticipating these phones due to their impressive features, such as being crafted from titanium and boasting a powerful camera, they were encountering overheating problems.
Apple has officially acknowledged the presence of a bug in their iOS 17 software, as well as certain apps, which is responsible for causing iPhones to overheat.
What
- Every year, Apple introduces new iPhone models, and this year, on September 22, they unveiled the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
- These phones come with impressive features, such as a titanium body, LiDAR scanning, a powerful Bionic chipset, and more.
- Despite their cutting-edge features, the high-end iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models garnered attention for an unexpected reason.
- Users reported that the phones were prone to overheating, with some even using thermometers to measure the temperature.
The natural titanium iPhone 15 Pro gets extremely hot, so much so that it becomes difficult to hold. Furthermore, it heats up after just a 2-minute FaceTime call or when scrolling through reels for 8-10 minutes. This is a new issue for me, as I've never encountered this with any… pic.twitter.com/Qu0QK1xGLd
— Mohit Verma (@itz_mohitverma) September 25, 2023
Apple's response
While some attributed the overheating to the new titanium construction, Apple attributes it to bugs in the iOS 17 software, certain apps, and the initial setup of the phones.
- Specific applications, such as Instagram, Uber, and Asphalt 9, can cause the phone to overheat due to malfunctions, and Apple is collaborating with the app developers to rectify this issue.
- A bug in the iOS 17 software is also responsible for the overheating problem, and Apple plans to release an update to address it, although no specific release date has been announced.
- Additionally, when you first set up or restore your iPhone, it may feel warm for a few days as it performs background tasks.
Demand for the new iPhone 15, especially the high-end Pro models, remains exceptionally high, with delivery times extending into late October to mid-November.
The iPhone 15 Pro is priced starting at $1,099 (INR 91,429), while the iPhone 15 Pro Max starts at $1,199 (INR 99,752). The standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are somewhat more affordable, starting at $799 (INR 66,473) and $899 (INR 74,793), respectively.