The launch of the iPhone 15 Pro series was met with excitement, but it was not without problems. Users reported overheating issues, stating that the device was as hot as a “fire dragon.” However, according to Apple’s latest statements, overheating problems are not related to the titanium frame as initially suspected, but to some third-party applications. In this article, we will look at the causes of overheating problems on the iPhone 15 Pro, Apple’s reaction and what users can expect in terms of solutions.

Main reason: third-party apps

Apple has determined that overheating problems on the iPhone 15 Pro are mainly related to third-party applications. It has been determined that applications such as Instagram, Uber and Asphalt 9: Legends overload the device’s system and cause overheating. Apple has assured users that they are actively working with these app developers to resolve the overheating issue.

Apple’s statement

Apple released a statement on the subject: “We’ve identified several conditions that can cause an iPhone to run faster than expected. The device may become warm in the first few days after installation or restoration due to increased background activity“. This suggests that overheating may be more noticeable during initial setup or after restoring the device, and this is considered normal for iPhones.

“We also discovered a bug in iOS 17 that is affecting some users and will be fixed with a software update. Another problem is related to some new third-party software updates that overload the system. “We are working with these app developers on fixes that are now available.”

iOS 17 Update: Software Solution

The solution to the overheating problem is a software update, especially iOS 17. Apple aims to fix the overheating problem with this update. More importantly, the company announced that any action in the update, such as lowering the clock frequency of the A17 Pro chip, will not affect the performance or long-term capabilities of the device. This assurance should eliminate users’ concerns about performance degradation.

TSMC 3nm process and cooling system

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo had previously suggested that the overheating issue may be due to the design choice regarding the device’s cooling system. Kuo suggested that this could be a compromise made by Apple to reduce the weight of the device. However, Apple has not officially confirmed this theory.

Corrections are expected

According to MacRumors, the vulnerability that causes the iPhone 15 Pro series to overheat is expected to be fixed in the upcoming iOS 17.1 version. This update is currently in beta testing and is planned to be released at the end of October. Additionally, Apple may release smaller software updates such as iOS 17.0.3 to resolve the issue faster. With these updates, users can expect improved device performance and iPhone cooling.

Solution

Although the iPhone 15 Pro series initially encountered overheating issues, Apple has identified the root cause and is actively working on a solution. The issue of some third-party applications overloading the system will be resolved through a software update, assuring that it will not affect the overall performance of the device. As the release of iOS 17.1 approaches, users can expect a cooler and more reliable experience on iPhone 15 Pro series devices.