Apple's fix for the overheating iPhone 15 also fixed another major problem with the device
Published on Oct 10, 2023 at 9:44 AM (UTC-4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Oct 11, 2023 at 4:48 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
Apple’s iOS 17.0.3 update has finally fixed overheating issues that so many users reported.
And tech YouTuber Repair Guru has just discovered yet another issue the new update may have fixed.
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Apple (in)famously tries to keep everything in house, including repairs.
More recently, due to a new bill in the US, Apple was forced to make it easier for customers to repair their phone on their own if need be.
However, Repair Guru points out that Apple still pairs components to the logic board of individual phones.
In other words, the front camera of iPhone 15 A wouldn’t work on iPhone 15 B and vice versa.
And it’s not just front cameras because, in theory, the same issue could materialize using different chargers and cables.
Now, this may (hopefully) not be an issue with the iPhone 15 since it was only released a few weeks ago.
But it definitely may become a problem in the future.
Apple has taken that into consideration with the new iOS17.0.3.
After the initial excitement, Apple users pretty quickly discovered the new iOS17 update looked more like a downgrade.
Aside from the well-known overheating issue, some also claimed updating to iOS17 made their phone slower.
Not to mention the fact it appeared to be a huge battery killer.
My iPhone 14 Pro’s battery health just dropped to 87%. Got this on launch day and it’s running iOS17 *Not iOS 17.0.3* Anyone else’s battery suffering?? pic.twitter.com/DNSV3w0Byk
— Matthew Vlossak (@MatthewVlossak) October 5, 2023
Thankfully, Apple’s reaction was swift.
First, the company released a statement to address the issue and then, just a few days later, they released the aforementioned iOS17.0.3 update, which seems to have fixed these issues.
Everything seems fine now, so hopefully it stays that way.
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.
