(San Francisco) Apple will deploy an operating system update to prevent an “overheating” effect observed on certain new iPhone 15s, the Californian group said on Monday.
“We’ve identified a few factors that may cause iPhone to run hotter than expected,” a spokesperson said Monday, after several testers reported an overheating issue on some new models.
The Apple brand mentions that it is normal for the smartphone to “seem” warmer during the configuration phase, the first few days.
“We also discovered an error in iOS 17 [le logiciel d’exploitation]which affects some users and which will be corrected in a software update,” the company said.
Apple also mentions another factor, “recent updates to third-party applications which cause system overload. We are working with these application developers on fixes which are currently being deployed.”
According to articles from influencers and specialist testers, Instagram, Uber and certain video games like Asphalt 9 (car racing) contribute to heating up the device.
Some observers have questioned the titanium shell of the iPhone 15 Pro, but Apple assures that this material, combined with aluminum and a new design, on the contrary allows heat to dissipate better.
The American technology giant presented its new iPhone range in mid-September. the base model, the iPhone 15, starts at $800, and the most expensive professional model, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, costs at least $1,200.