Apple addresses iPhone overheating issue
Published on Sep 26, 2023 at 10:11 AM (UTC-4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Sep 27, 2023 at 4:08 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
There’s been a fair bit of backlash about the new iPhone 15 Pro Max overheating.
Users have been making a lot of noise on social media, with one recording the temperature of his iPhone sitting around 48 degrees.
In response to the overheating issue, Apple has taken a surprisingly nonchalant stance.
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In short, Apple implied that the iPhone 15 Pro may overheat under certain conditions, and while performing certain tasks.
Unlike the ‘normal’ iPhone 15, the 15 Pro is designed to be, among other things, a portable gaming console.
Due to its 4K monitor and the high-performance Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), the 15 Pro can overheat while running more graphic-intensive or complex games.
Apple warned against using Android-specific USB-C chargers as they may cause the iPhone 15, not just the Pro, to overheat.
The iPhone 15 is the first-ever iPhone you can charge with the same cable you use for Android phones.
Apple was essentially forced to comply with the EU law that mandates common chargers across all devices.
Android cables will make iphone 15 overheat 😂 pic.twitter.com/sjnxO9ZOqS
— OgaBassey.com📱💻🎧 (@Ogabasseyy) September 24, 2023
This is the first batch of iPhone 15s, so hopefully these issues will be fixed in the coming months.
But until it does, Apple will have some less-than-happy customers.
“This is insane. The iphone 15 Pro can reach temperatures of up to 48 degrees,” one X user said.
“My iPhone 15 Pro Max overheats too frequently,” another echoed.
Tech experts agree too.
Even Apple Hub took to X to complain about the issue.
“Just being on the Home Screen for 1-2 mins causes it to overheat. I don’t think this is normal,” they said.
Just being on the Home Screen for 1-2 mins causes it to overheat. I don’t think this is normal
— Apple Hub (@theapplehub) September 25, 2023
The good news, if we can call it that, is the iPhone overheating issue is mostly affecting 15 Pro and Pro Max users at the moment.
We’re not sure if it’s of any consolation, though.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
