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Apple on Saturday mentioned it has recognized a couple of points which might trigger new iPhones to run hotter than anticipated, together with a bug within the iOS 17 software program which shall be fastened in an upcoming replace.
After complaints that the brand new telephones are getting very heat, Apple has mentioned that the machine could really feel hotter within the first few days “after setting up or restoring the device because of increased background activity.”
“Another issue involves some recent updates to third-party apps that are causing them to overload the system,” Apple mentioned, including that it’s working with app builders on fixes which are within the technique of being rolled out.
The third-party apps inflicting the problem embody sport Asphalt 9; Meta’s Instagram; and Uber, in accordance with the corporate. Instagram already fastened the problem with its app on September 27.
The upcoming iOS 17 bug repair is not going to scale back efficiency to handle the iPhone’s temperature.
The Cupertino, California-headquartered firm mentioned that the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max don’t undergo from overheating because of the design, moderately the brand new titanium shells end in improved warmth dissipation in comparison with prior chrome steel fashions.
Apple additionally mentioned the problem shouldn’t be a security or harm threat, and won’t impression the cellphone’s long-term efficiency.
