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 iOS 17.0.3 Addresses iPhone 15 Overheating Issue and Security Vulnerabilities

   Adam Engst

   Since its release several weeks ago, reports about the iPhone 15
   overheating have accumulated. Speculation first pointed the finger of
   blame at the iPhone 15's new titanium case, but Apple categorically
   denied that, issuing a statement saying:

     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. 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.

   My iPhone 15 Pro became too hot to keep in a pocket comfortably for a
   few hours after initial setup as it downloaded apps and photos, but
   once it was done, it ran at normal temperatures. I've seen that with
   previous iPhones as well.

   Apple has now released [1]iOS 17.0.3 to address its mistake, and
   [2]John Gruber reports that an update to Instagram resolves an
   egregious bug that caused it to consume 1% of battery life per minute
   while idle. Such poor programming is yet another reason to avoid
   Instagram.

   iOS 17.0.3 and its companion [3]iPadOS 17.0.3 also fix a pair of
   [4]security vulnerabilities, one of which has been exploited in the
   wild. Given the zero-day vulnerability and the potential for iPhone
   overheating, I recommend updating soon.

References

   1. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213781
   2. https://daringfireball.net/2023/10/overheatgate_nothingburger
   3. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213780
   4. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213961

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