Apple plans to roll out an operating-system upgrade to prevent the overheating experienced with some new iPhone 15s, the California-based group said on Monday.
The US tech giant has identified a few factors that can cause the iPhone to heat up more than expected, a spokesperson explained on Monday, after several testers reported an overheating issue on some new models.
The spokesman mentioned that it was normal for the smartphone to "feel warmer during the first few days after setting up or restoring."
The company stated further that it had discovered an error in the iOS 17 operating software that has been affecting some users and would be fixed in a software update.
It also mentioned another factor: recent third-party app updates that cause the system to overload. It said it was working with the app developers concerned on fixes that were being rolled out.
According to influencers and specialist testers, Instagram, Uber and certain video games such as Asphalt 9 (car racing) contribute to the device heating up.
Some observers have blamed the titanium shell of the iPhone 15 Pro, but Apple insists that this material, combined with aluminium and a new design, allows heat to dissipate better.
The US technology giant presented its new iPhone range in mid-September. The basic model, the iPhone 15, starts at $800, and the most expensive professional model, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, costs at least $1,200.
