Apple (AAPL.O) announced on Saturday that it has discovered a few problems that might lead to new iPhones operating warmer than planned. One of these problems is a bug in the iOS 17 software that will be resolved in a future update.
Apple acknowledged that the new phones may feel warmer in the first few days "after setting up or restoring the device due to increased background activity" in response to accusations that the devices are becoming overheated.
Apple said that it is collaborating with app developers on improvements that are now being handed out. "Another issue involves some recent updates to third-party apps that are causing them to overload the system," the company stated.
According to the company, the problematic third-party apps include Uber, Instagram by Meta (META.O), and the game Asphalt 9. On September 27, Instagram had already solved the problem with its app.
The performance of the iPhone won't be slowed down as a result of the planned iOS 17 bug repair.
According to the Cupertino, California-based corporation, the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max don't overheat as a result of their design; rather, the new titanium shells boost heat dissipation when compared to earlier stainless steel versions.
Apple said that the problem poses no risk to health or safety and won't have an effect on the phone's functionality in the long run.