Finally, Apple responds to iPhone users with a new update that addresses the problem of excessive heat

Apple launches iOS 17.0.3 update for iPhone to solve the problem of high temperature in iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, which caused the devices to stop working in some cases. This update comes a week after the launch of iOS 17.0.2, and also addresses a security vulnerability in the kernel.

The cause of the problem and how to solve it

According to Apple, the cause of the heat problem was the use of some external applications for the A17 Pro chip heavily, which leads to problems in heat dissipation. The applications that cause the problem include Instagram, Uber and more. The company said it is working with application developers to improve their performance and reduce their resource consumption.

To solve the problem, Apple released the iOS 17.0.3 update, which improves the performance of the A17 Pro chip and reduces the pressure on it. The company said that users who installed the update did not suffer from the heat problem afterwards.

The reaction of users and experts

The reaction of users and experts to this problem was not positive, as some criticized Apple for not testing the iPhone 15 Pro well before launching it, and that it blames external applications instead of correcting its mistake.

The analyst Ming Chi Kuo claimed that the high temperature was most likely due to design modifications to the thermal system, and that Apple would not be able to solve the problem except by reducing processor performance. He added that the titanium frame for iPhone 15 Pro contributes to trapping heat inside the device.

Update details

In addition to solving the heat problem, the iOS 17.0.3 update addresses a security vulnerability in the kernel that could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges. Apple said it was aware of exploiting this vulnerability in iOS versions before iOS 16.6, and that it recommends updating devices immediately.

Users can download the iOS 17.0.3 update via eligible iPhone devices by going to the Settings app and choosing (General) and then choosing (Software Update). The update carries version number 21A360.

In addition, Apple launched iPadOS 17.0.3 update for iPad users, which contains the same improvements and fixes.