Apple Releases iOS Update to Fix iPhone 15 Pro Overheating and Security Flaws

Apple released iOS 17.0.3 to address overheating issues on iPhone 15 Pro models. The update fixes a bug that caused the A17 Pro chip to overheat.

Some third-party apps like Instagram and Uber were also overloading the A17 chip, contributing to heat problems. Apple worked with developers to optimize problematic apps.

Apple claimed the titanium frame of iPhone 15 Pro provides better heat dissipation than previous stainless steel models. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo disagreed, suggesting a flawed thermal design.

The update also fixes a kernel vulnerability that could allow elevated privileges. This security flaw was actively exploited on iOS versions before 16.6.

BMW wireless chargers were breaking the NFC chips in iPhone 15 models, disabling Apple Pay. Apple is planning a significant CarPlay update with deeper integration later this year.