Apple releases new iOS 17 update to fix iPhone 15 overheating issue

Post September 22 launch of Apple iPhone 15 series, some of its first users have brought to the tech behemoth's notice the issues of overheating. The iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max feature the cutting-edge A17 Pro chip and a new titanium body. Following complains of overheating reported by the users, the tech giant has released software update patch to resolve the issue as committed.

Hyderabad: In the latest update, Apple issued a new iOS 17 update to fix overheating issues in iPhone 15 series experienced by some users.

The iOS 17.0.3, currently being rolled out to eligible iPhones, addresses an issue that may cause the iPhone to run warmer than expected. "This update provides important bug fixes and security updates", the tech giant said.

According to the company, few of the users have raised their complaints of phones' overheating. However, it's unclear how many users have been impacted by the issue. Apple has identified a few conditions which can cause new iPhones to run 'warmer' than expected, including a bug in the iOS 17 software and some third-party apps like Instagram, IANS reported.

Additionally, the latest update also comes with two important security fixes, including a fix for a breach that had been actively exploited. An attacker with access to the device could elevate their privileges to run malicious code, it added.

"The issue was addressed with improved checks," the tech giant said.

iOS 17.0.3 and iPadOS 17.0.3 are now available for iPhone and iPad models compatible with iOS 17 and iPadOS 17. The users can install the update, which is approximately 420 MB in size.

According to various tech analysts, the new heating issue may be due to the use of titanium, which is a poor conductor of heat compared to steel and aluminium. While the use of titanium remains the most discussed reason, some have also suggested that the new A17 Pro chip could be behind the excessive heating.