iOS 17, Apple's largest annual software update for iPhone users, includes new features for Messages, FaceTime, and widgets, and is expected to be released in mid-September after beta testing, with support for devices featuring the A12 Bionic chip or newer.
Apple is set to release the iPhone 15 with incremental improvements including a lighter design, better chip, battery life, camera, and a USB-C charging cable, but the smartphone market is slowing down as people hold on to their devices longer and there is less incentive to upgrade.
Apple is experiencing strong demand for various models of the iPhone 15, not just the higher-end Pro versions, according to J.P. Morgan analyst.
Apple has released the iPhone 15 with a day-one software update, iOS 17.0.2, to fix a bug that can brick the phone during initial setup, but users can also fix the issue by putting the phone into DFU mode and restoring it from a computer.
The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max have been reported to overheat due to Apple's lower standards for the A17 Pro chip, resulting in thermal throttling and potential decreased battery life.
Some users of the iPhone 15 are experiencing overheating issues while charging, with reports of the device becoming "almost too hot to touch."
Complaints about heat issues with the iPhone 15 Pro models are unrelated to the 3-nanometer chip used by TSMC and instead are due to design compromises made by Apple to reduce the weight of the device, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who suggests that software updates may address the issue but could have limited impact on performance.
Apple has acknowledged that some new iPhones may run warmer than expected due to a bug in the iOS 17 software and recent updates to third-party apps, but the issue does not pose a safety risk and will be fixed in an upcoming update.
Apple has acknowledged that the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro can get uncomfortably hot due to background activity, an iOS 17 bug, and third-party apps, but a software update and fixes are coming to address the issue.
Apple's iOS 17.0.3 update resolves the overheating issue on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, making them run cooler during fast-charging.
Apple has released iOS 17.0.3 to address the overheating issue in the iPhone 15 Pro models and is also working on the iOS 17.1 beta update, while some BMW owners have reported NFC chip issues after charging their iPhone 15 on the vehicle's wireless charging pad, and the original Apple Watch models have been declared obsolete by Apple.
iOS 17, Apple's biggest annual software update for iPhone users, was released on September 17, 2023, and includes new features for Messages, FaceTime, widgets, and more.
Apple's iOS 17.0.3 update has resolved overheating issues in some users' iPhones, as well as fixing a lesser-known problem related to the front-facing camera module not working properly after a repair, which has now been resolved after the update.
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.
The upcoming iOS 17.1 update for iPhone 15 Pro Max is set to fix screen burn-in issues that some users have been experiencing.
Apple is releasing a new round of updates for its operating systems, including security patches for older devices that cannot upgrade to the latest versions, indicating continued support for iOS 15.
Apple has released iOS 17.1 to fix 21 security vulnerabilities, including flaws in the kernel and browser engine, which could potentially allow attackers to take control of iPhones, prompting Apple to encourage users to update their devices as soon as possible.
