Apple acknowledges that the iPhone 15 Series are experiencing overheating issues. What is the cause?

The overheating issue of iPhone 15 Series has garnered significant attention recently. Suspicions point to hardware malfunctions.

Recently, some users have reported that the iPhone 15 Series are generating higher levels of heat compared to previous iPhone models. According to a recent statement released by Apple, this issue is related to software, and the company has planned to release a bug-fix update for iOS 17.

Additionally, Apple stated that some third-party apps have caused the system to overload and contribute to the overheating issue. Some examples include Instagram, Uber, and the game Asphalt 9: Legends. Apple mentioned that they are collaborating with the developers of these apps to address the problem. The report also mentioned that Instagram introduced a bug-fix update last week.

To reassure users, Apple also affirmed that the iPhone 15 Pro models may run warmer in the first few days after setup due to various background data restoration processes. This is a normal “symptom” for all new iPhone models and is only a temporary condition.

“We have identified the issue that may cause the iPhone to run warmer than usual. The device may be warmer in the first few days after setup or device restoration due to increased background activity. We have also discovered a bug in iOS 17 affecting some users and it will be addressed in the upcoming software update. Another issue is related to recent updates for certain third-party apps that have caused system overloads. We are working with these app developers on the bug fixes that are currently in the deployment process,” Apple’s statement to Forbes read.

This issue is likely to be addressed in iOS 17.1, currently in testing and expected to be released at the end of October. However, due to the severity and widespread nature of the problem, Apple may potentially release an emergency fix such as iOS 17.0.3.

It’s worth noting that Apple will not throttle the performance of the A17 Pro chip in the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max to reduce the device’s temperature. Furthermore, Apple mentioned that the titanium frame and aluminum structure of the iPhone 15 Pro are not the causes of the overheating, ruling out hardware quality concerns.