Apple finally solves its overheating problem with the iPhone 17's new technology
Published on Sep 11, 2025 at 9:14 PM (UTC+4)
by Jack Marsh
Last updated on Sep 11, 2025 at 9:16 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
Apple has seemingly solved one of its biggest issues, as the iPhone 17 comes with a new vapor chamber that specifically combats the overheating problem.
Users of the iPhone might have become quite accustomed to the overheating alert that crops up after prolonged exposure to the sun.
It’s a cry for help, like a slap on the back of a sunburnt neck.
But this shouldn’t be an issue moving forward, as a new vapor chamber has been implemented into the iPhone 17.
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iPhone 17 adds new vapor cooling system to combat overheating
Apple has gone all in on the new iPhone 17 fleet, announcing a Pro and Pro Max version of the upcoming product that will launch later in September.
Already, plaudits are honing in on its new features, with praise being cast in the way of the massive increase in battery life.
Now, a feature that swept under the radar has been cast into the limelight: a brand-new vapor chamber.

This fresh feature is a thermal management system that brushes heat away from the internal components of the iPhone 17, using a thin aluminum chassis, rather than the older titanium models.
In essence, it blows cool air through the phone so it doesn’t overheat.
So, you should be able to set up in the sun with music on or a Netflix documentary, and not have to worry about scalding your fingertips.
New phone, who’s this?
It was easy to gloss over this small feature, given that there was so much to digest from the Apple event.
And that’s because other innovative manufacturing has been grabbing headlines, particularly the iPhone Air and its mega-slim new look.
Still, the new iPhone 17 is going the right way in its hopes of attracting record numbers.

The hardware is just the start, too, as the iOS software will up the ante, especially with CarPlay integration.
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Jack Marsh is a journalist who started his media career after graduating with a degree in Journalism from the University of Chester. As an avid supercar and racing enthusiast, he has a passion for everything from Formula 1 to NASCAR. Whether it's highlighting the intricacies of McLaren’s anti-dive suspension revelations or recognizing celebrities’ multi-million-dollar rides, he has a keen eye for the faster things in life.