Apple Identifies iOS Bug and App Issues Causing New iPhones to Run Hot, Fix Coming Soon

Apple identified some issues causing new iPhones to run hotter than expected, including a bug in iOS 17 to be fixed soon.
Increased background activity after setting up or restoring devices also contributes to new iPhones feeling warmer initially.
Some recent third-party app updates are overloading the system, with apps like Asphalt 9, Instagram, and Uber mentioned.
The upcoming iOS update will address overheating but not reduce performance.
The iPhone 15 Pro models' titanium shells improve heat dissipation over stainless steel models, and overheating does not present safety/injury risks or impact long-term performance.

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Posted 9/30/2023, 10:03:00 PM

Apple Identifies iOS Bug and App Issues Causing New iPhones to Run Hot, Fix Coming Soon

Apple identified some issues causing new iPhones to run hotter than expected, including a bug in iOS 17 to be fixed soon.
Increased background activity after setting up or restoring devices also contributes to new iPhones feeling warmer initially.
Some recent third-party app updates are overloading the system, with apps like Asphalt 9, Instagram, and Uber mentioned.
The upcoming iOS update will address overheating but not reduce performance.
The iPhone 15 Pro models' titanium shells improve heat dissipation over stainless steel models, and overheating does not present safety/injury risks or impact long-term performance.

reuters.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/23/2023

5 Tips to Protect Your iPhone Battery and Avoid Damages

9/26/2023

iPhone 15 Users Report Severe Overheating Issues

9/26/2023

iPhone 15 Pro Overheating Likely Caused by Thermal Design, Not 3nm Chip

10/2/2023

Apple Acknowledges iPhone 15 Overheating Issues, Software Fix Coming Soon

10/7/2023

Apple Releases iOS Update to Fix iPhone 15 Pro Overheating; New Apple Watch Features and Alert Test Coming

10/11/2023

iPhone 15 Pro Users Report Ongoing Overheating Issues After iOS Update

10/13/2023

Apple Releases iOS Update to Fix iPhone 15 Pro Overheating Issues

Apple released the iOS 17.0.3 update to fix the iPhone 15 Pro overheating issues, however, some users are still complaining that the device gets hotter than its predecessors.

10/17/2023

Apple to Fix iPhone Display, Keyboard, and Other Issues in iOS 17.1 Update Coming by October 24

The iOS 17.1 update resolves screen burn-in issues on iPhone 15 models and other devices, in addition to fixing bugs and introducing new features.