Apple is addressing the overheating concerns surrounding its latest iPhone 15 model, acknowledging that the issue partly stems from its products and some third-party apps like Instagram, Uber, and Asphalt 9. The company has assured users that they are actively working to resolve these problems without compromising device performance.
Many iPhone 15 owners have reported that their devices became uncomfortably hot during use or even while charging. Apple has confirmed that they are aware of these reports and provided some insights into the underlying causes.
According to an Apple spokesperson, the initial setup or restoration of the device can result in increased background activity, causing the iPhone to feel warmer during the first few days of use. Some users have reported that the overheating issue subsided after this initial phase.
In addition to this, Apple has identified a bug in iOS 17 that is affecting some users, which will be addressed in an upcoming software update. The company is also collaborating with third-party app developers to resolve issues caused by recent updates that are overloading the system. Meta has already taken steps to address overheating problems in the latest Instagram update released on September 27.
Contrary to some speculations, Apple stated that the iPhone 15’s hardware design, including the new titanium frame, is not responsible for the overheating problems. While overheating seems to be more common in the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models, users of the base iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus have also encountered this issue, even though these models lack a titanium build.
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggested that Apple might need to reduce the device’s performance to address overheating concerns. However, Apple is disputing this claim, stating that the upcoming update, iOS 17.1, which is currently in beta, fixes the overheating bug without compromising performance.
Apple is also advising users to be cautious about the USB-C power adapters they use to charge the iPhone 15. As this model is the first to feature USB-C, some users may employ USB-C chargers intended for other devices. It’s worth noting that chargers with a rating higher than 20W can temporarily cause the iPhone to heat up while charging, according to Apple’s recommendations.