Understanding the Heat Concerns
While our initial reviews didn’t highlight heating problems with the iPhone 15 Pro, widespread complaints have prompted Apple to respond. The company acknowledges that certain conditions can lead to excessive heat in the handsets, attributing it to increased background activity during the initial setup, an unspecified bug in iOS 17, and select third-party apps overloading the system.
Software Solutions on the Horizon
Apple points out Instagram, Uber, and Asphalt 9: Legends as specific apps contributing to the overheating problem. However, a solution is in the works through a forthcoming software update, rather than any hardware-related complications. This update, iOS 17.1, is currently in the beta phase, promising relief in the near future.
No Performance Throttling
Despite speculations of performance throttling to mitigate overheating, Apple assures users that it won’t be necessary. The A17 Pro chip and the titanium materials used in the iPhone 15 Pro models aren’t to blame. Apple is actively collaborating with third-party app developers to ensure their apps are well-behaved and not overly taxing on the devices.
No Long-Term Impact
Apple emphasizes that the overheating issue doesn’t pose a safety risk and won’t adversely affect the long-term performance of the phones.
Countering Other Concerns
Apart from the overheating problem, early iPhone 15 adopters reported a setup bug, swiftly addressed, and concerns about titanium frames getting discolored by fingerprints, which Apple assures are temporary and non-detrimental.
