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  • Rumor: Apple internally testing iOS 17.0.3 update, which looks to address the iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max overheating issue

    Rumor: Apple internally testing iOS 17.0.3 update, which looks to address the iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max overheating issue

    Three days after Apple publicly stated it would release a software update to fix a bug contributing to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max handsets overheating, it’s been noted that the company is now internally testing iOS 17.0.3

    It’s unknown as to when exactly the update will be released to the public, although it’s been rumored that it may be released later this week or sometime next week.

    Apple did not provide any specific details about the bug that it identified, but it said that it will not be reducing the performance of the A17 Pro chip with its planned software update. Apple also said the iPhone 15 Pro’s titanium frame is not to blame, so it appears that the overheating issues are not the result of hardware deficiencies.

    The same fix should eventually find its way into the larger iOS 17.1 update, which is currently in beta, and expected to be released late this month.

    Apple has also added that the overheating issues were also related to some apps overloading the A17 Pro chip, including Instagram, Uber, and the racing game Asphalt 9: Legends. Apple said it was working with the developers of these apps to address the situation. Instagram already released an app update with a fix on Wednesday. Uber also updated its app today, but whether it addresses this issue remains to be determined.

    It’s unknown how many iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max users may have experienced overheating.

    Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

    Via MacRumors

  • Apple comments on iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max overheating issue, says forthcoming iOS 17 fix will resolve the problem

    Apple comments on iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max overheating issue, says forthcoming iOS 17 fix will resolve the problem

    Following up on Friday’s post about some iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max units overheating, Apple’s has released a statement stating it will address the issue via an iOS 17 software update.

    According to Forbes reporter David Phelan, Apple has also stated that some third-party updates to assorted applications overloaded the system and contributed to the overheating issue. The report notes that some of these apps include Instagram, Uber, and the racing game Asphalt 9: Legends, and Apple is working with the developers of these apps to address the issue. The report adds that Instagram already introduced a fix as part of an update to the app released on Wednesday.

    The company stated that iPhone 15 Pro models may run warmer than expected during the first few days after setting up or restoring the device due to increased background activity. This is standard behavior for new iPhones and only a temporary condition.

    Per Apple:

    “We have identified a few conditions which can cause iPhone to run warmer than expected. The device may feel warmer during the first few days after setting up or restoring the device because of increased background activity. We have also found a bug in iOS 17 that is impacting some users and will be addressed in a software update. Another issue involves some recent updates to third-party apps that are causing them to overload the system. We’re working with these app developers on fixes that are in the process of rolling out.”

    As such, the issue should be resolved with iOS 17.1, which is currently in beta and expected to be released in late October. It’s also possible that Apple might also make a bug fix available sooner with a smaller software update, such as iOS 17.0.3.

    According to the report, Apple will not be reducing the performance of the A17 Pro chip as part of the temperature-related bug fix. Apple also said the issue is not a safety risk and will not impact the long-term performance of affected iPhones.

    Apple has also stated that the iPhone 15 Pro’s titanium frame and aluminum substructure do not contribute to the overheating issue, ruling out a hardware problem.

    Not all iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max handsets have experienced overheating, and it’s unknown how many customers are affected by the issue overall.

    Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

    Via MacRumors and Forbes