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Apple confirms that a bug and some apps are causing iPhone 15s to overheat

Headline from East Idaho News, on the newest of 2 developments

(CNN) — Apple is working on a software fix following reports that some of its new iPhone 15 models are overheating. The company told CNN the current overheating issues are not a safety risk and will not affect the long-term performance of impacted iPhone models.

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  1. iPhone 15 Pro Owners Complain About Overheating Problems

    Headline from Wall Street Journal ·

  2. Newest

    Apple confirms that a bug and some apps are causing iPhone 15s to overheat

    Headline from East Idaho News ·

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  1. New York Post

    iPhone 15 issues: Overheating, flunks bend test and changes color (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Apple’s new iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are hot property — quite literally.

  2. Digital Trends

    iPhone 15 Pro overheating addressed by prominent analyst (opens Digital Trends)

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    Digital Trends's feed description

    A prominent Apple analyst has warned that if the tech giant fails to properly address the iPhone 15 Pro overheating issue, it could impact sales of the device.

  3. Forbes

    ‘Compromises’ To iPhone 15 Pro’s Thermal Design Blamed After Reports Of Overheating (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    Reports of Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro overheating are likely a result of the company’s decision to design a lighter phone, a top Apple supply chain analyst said Tuesday, adding to wider concerns about the device’s build quality.

  4. Wall Street Journal

    iPhone 15 Pro Owners Complain About Overheating Problems (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Wall Street Journal's feed description

    The issue threatens Apple’s premium phones, a cash cow essential to its growth and profits.

  5. Seattle Times

    Apple acknowledges hot iPhone 15 Pros, says software fixes are coming (opens Seattle Times)

    Published

    Seattle Times's feed description

    If you've noticed your iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max overheating during use, there are a few things to try that could help bring temperatures under control.

  6. The Republic

    Apple says it will fix software problems blamed for making iPhone 15 models too hot to handle (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    Apple is blaming a software bug and other issues tied to popular apps such as Instagram and Uber for causing its recently released iPhone 15 models to heat up and spark complaints about becoming too hot to handle.

  7. 12News Phoenix

    Is your iPhone 15 getting uncomfortably hot? Apple blames software bug for overheating issue (opens 12News Phoenix)

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    12News Phoenix's feed description

    Although Apple expressed confidence that the overheating issue can be quickly fixed with the upcoming software updates, the problem still could dampen sales.

  8. Bloomberg

    Apple Says Software, Apps Behind iPhone Overheating; Fix Coming (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    Apple Inc. on Saturday said that recent claims of new iPhones getting too hot to the touch are due to software and app-related bugs and that fixes are coming soon.

  9. NBC4 Washington

    Apple will issue a software update to address iPhone 15 overheating complaints (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    Apple said that the new iPhones were running hot because of a combination of bugs in iOS 17, bugs in apps, and a temporary set-up period.

  10. Fortune

    Your iPhone 15 is getting too hot because of a software bug tied to apps like Instagram and Uber, says Apple (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    Some apps are running in ways “causing them to overload the system,” said Apple, vowing a fix.

  11. Bloomberg

    Apple to Fix Software Problems Said to Make iPhone 15 Too Hot (opens Bloomberg)

    Published

    Bloomberg's feed description

    Apple is blaming a software bug and other issues tied to popular apps such as Instagram and Uber for causing its recently released iPhone 15 models to heat up and spark complaints about becoming too hot to handle.

  12. Green Field Reporter

    Apple says it will fix software problems blamed for making iPhone 15 models too hot to handle - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    Apple is blaming a software bug and other issues tied to popular apps such as Instagram and Uber for causing its recently released iPhone 15 models to heat up and spark complaints about becoming too hot to handle.

  13. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Apple working on software fix for iPhone 15 Pro overheating issue (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

    Published

    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    Apple is blaming a software bug and other issues tied to popular apps such as Instagram and Uber for causing its recently released iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models to heat up and spark complaints about becoming too hot to handle.

  14. WHDH Boston

    Apple says it will fix software problems blamed for making iPhone 15 models too hot to handle - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

    Published

    WHDH Boston's feed description

    Apple is blaming a software bug and other issues tied to popular apps such as Instagram and Uber for causing its recently released iPhone 15 models to

  15. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Apple says it will fix software problems blamed for iPhone 15 overheating issue (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

    Published

    ABC 11 Raleigh's feed description

    Apple is blaming a software bug and other issues tied to popular apps such as Instagram and Uber for causing its recently released iPhone 15 models to heat up and spark complaints about becoming too hot to handle.

  16. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Apple identifies issues causing overheating in the iPhone 15 (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

    Published

    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    Issues include a bug in the iOS 17 software which will be fixed in an upcoming update, the company says.

  17. AL.com

    Apple says iPhone 15 overheating fix will come soon (opens AL.com)

    Published

    AL.com's feed description

    Apple says the overheating issue can be quickly fixed with upcoming software updates.

  18. East Idaho News

    Apple confirms that a bug and some apps are causing iPhone 15s to overheat (opens East Idaho News)

    Published

    East Idaho News's feed description

    (CNN) — Apple is working on a software fix following reports that some of its new iPhone 15 models are overheating. The company told CNN the current overheating issues are not a safety risk and will not affect the long-term performance of impacted iPhone models.

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