Apple (AAPL.O) has acknowledged and is actively addressing concerns regarding the warmth of new iPhones, attributing the matter to a combination of factors, including a bug in the iOS 17 software, which will be rectified in a forthcoming update.
In response to reports of new iPhones feeling unusually warm, Apple explained that this sensation may arise during the initial days after setting up or restoring the device due to increased background activity.
Another contributing factor pertains to recent updates made by third-party app developers, which, in some cases, have caused these apps to exert excessive demands on the system. Apple has been collaborating with these developers to implement fixes, many of which are currently in the process of being rolled out.
Notably, some of the third-party apps implicated in this issue include Asphalt 9, Instagram by Meta (META.O), and Uber, with Instagram already having resolved the problem in its app on September 27.
It is important to clarify that the forthcoming iOS 17 bug fix will not compromise the performance of the iPhone to address the temperature concern.
Apple emphasized that the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models do not experience overheating issues due to their design, specifically noting that the new titanium shells contribute to improved heat dissipation when compared to previous stainless steel models.
Crucially, Apple has assured that this issue does not pose any safety or injury risk and will not adversely affect the long-term performance of the affected iPhones.
