Famous apps heat up iPhone 15 phones… Apple admits the error and works on fixing it
Apple admits the error and works on fixing it
A programming error and popular apps behind the problem
Apple announced the factors that caused the high temperature of the new iPhone 15 phones, which angered many users. The company explained that the reason is due to a programming error in the operating system iOS17, in addition to some popular applications such as Instagram, Uber and Asphalt 9 game, which consume system resources greatly.
An upcoming update to solve the problem
Apple said in a statement that it is working on releasing a new update for iOS17, which will improve the performance of the phones and prevent them from overheating. It also confirmed that it is cooperating with the developers of the applications responsible for the problem, to fix it as soon as possible. It added that there is no risk to the safety of users, and that they can use their phones normally until the update arrives.
No relation to the design or the new port to the problem
Apple denied any connection to the new design of iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max phones, which use titanium instead of stainless steel, to the problem. It also rejected speculation that the problem may be due to using USB-C port for charging, which complies with European Union laws.
User and media reactions to the problem
Users’ complaints about the high temperature of iPhone 15 phones spread on social media and electronic forums, and raised media concern. The Wall Street Journal published a detailed article about the problem, and mentioned that it appeared in its test of the new phones. Fortune magazine also followed up on the matter, and highlighted Apple’s statements about the cause and solution.