In light of recent complaints about the new iPhone 15’s overheating issues, Apple has confirmed that they will be releasing a software fix to resolve the matter. The problem is believed to arise from a combination of certain third-party apps and an inherent bug in the iOS.
Since the iPhone 15’s official release, reports of excessive heat generation have proliferated, particularly as more users started handling the device.
Apple’s statement to Forbes read, “During the initial days post-setup or device restoration, users might notice the iPhone getting warmer due to heightened background activity”.
However, the setup isn’t the sole overheating culprit. Apple revealed an iOS 17 bug affecting a subset of users and acknowledged issues arising from recent updates to third-party apps, causing the system overload.
The tech giant confirmed collaborations with app developers to roll out necessary fixes. Among the mentioned apps was Instagram, with parent company Meta releasing an update on September 27 addressing this.
Not all users have experienced this issue, and Apple pinpointed specific apps, including Instagram, as being problematic in this context.
Reassuringly for users, Apple emphasizes that the forthcoming iOS update will not compromise the device’s performance. They further clarified that built-in safeguards ensure the device’s safety. The iPhone is designed to halt operations temporarily to cool down when overheated, which has been reported to be “relatively quick”.
There has been wide speculation regarding the Pro and Pro Max models’ new titanium chassis as the root cause of the overheating. However, this was debunked by Forbes, pointing out the efficient heat dispersion properties of titanium when combined with aluminum.
Moreover, the base model iPhone 15, devoid of titanium, also reported overheating, further dispelling the chassis theory.
Currently, the anticipated iOS 17.1 update is in beta.
However, Apple remains tight-lipped about its official rollout date for the broader public.
