Apple has broken its silence on widespread reports of overheating on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, blaming an iOS 17 bug and unoptimized apps like Instagram and Uber. The company says an upcoming iOS 17 update will address the problem but stopped short of saying when the update could be expected.
Apple has implied that apps like Instagram and Uber are causing the latest iPhones, including some older models, to run at higher CPU usage than expected. Instagram, in particular, owned by Meta, has been a notorious battery hogger known to run several tasks in the background even when the app is inactive.
We have identified a few conditions which can cause iPhone to run warmer than expected. The device may feel warmer during the first few days after setting up or restoring the device because of increased background activity.
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We have also found a bug in iOS 17 that is impacting some users and will be addressed in a software update. Another issue involves some recent updates to third-party apps that are causing them to overload the system. We’re working with these app developers on fixes that are in the process of rolling out.
Apple’s statement on iPhone 15 Pro overheating reports
Users on X have found that disabling background app refresh for Instagram, in particular, has helped increase battery life and reduce overheating of the latest iPhone 15 Pro models. The trick is not new, and users have long been advised to disable Background App Refresh for apps known to run excessively in the background, like Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp.
The short-term fix won’t permanently solve the issue, as Apple has said there is a bug baked into iOS 17 itself that is seemingly causing the latest iPhones to overheat and run hotter than expected. Nonetheless, users having overheating or battery issues should consider disabling Background App Refresh for Instagram and other apps.
Apple is currently beta testing iOS 17.1 with developers and public beta testers, but the update isn’t expected until later in October.
