On Saturday, Apple acknowledged several factors contributing to elevated temperatures in new iPhones. One of these is a bug within the iOS 17 software, which they intend to rectify in an upcoming update. Apple also attributed initial warmth concerns to heightened background activity during device setup or restoration.
Additionally, certain recent third-party app updates have been identified as culprits, with Apple collaborating with developers to implement solutions. Notable apps causing this issue include Asphalt 9, Instagram (Meta's), and Uber, although Instagram had already resolved its problem by September 27.
It's important to note that the upcoming iOS 17 bug fix will address this temperature issue without compromising the iPhone's performance. Apple emphasized that the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max do not suffer from overheating due to design improvements, particularly the use of titanium shells that enhance heat dissipation compared to previous stainless-steel models.
Importantly, Apple clarified that this issue poses no safety or long-term performance risks to the phones.