Apple says software bug and certain apps causing iPhone overheating | iPhone
Apple has identified the causes of an overheating problem with its latest iPhone series, including a software bug and using certain apps.
The tech company said it would issue an update to fix the bug in its iOS 17 software and was working with developers whose apps had overloaded its handsets. Apple took action after users of its iPhone Pro and iPhone Pro Max products had complained that they had become too hot during use, reaching temperatures of more than 43C (110F) in some cases.
“We have identified a few conditions which can cause iPhone to run warmer than expected,” said Apple in a statement.
The company said on Saturday that it was working on an update to the iOS17 system that powers the iPhone 15 lineup to prevent the devices from becoming uncomfortably hot and was working with apps that were running in ways “causing them to overload the