Untitled video - Made with Clipchamp

Apple has acknowledged that the new iPhone 15 models have overheating issues due to a software bug and certain apps like Instagram and Uber. They are working on a solution by developing an update to their operating system. Instagram has already made adjustments, but other apps are still rolling out updates. Apple assured users that there are no safety issues and that they can continue using their devices while waiting for the update. The overheating is not related to the phone's casing or charging port. This issue could affect Apple's sales, which have been declining recently. They recently increased the price of the top-of-the-line iPhone. News update, iPhone 15 overheating issue addressed by Apple. Good evening, I'm Natalie Anderson, and here's the latest update on a tech issue that's been making headlines. Apple has officially acknowledged that its recently released iPhone 15 models are grappling with overheating problems, and the company is attributing these issues to a software bug and certain popular apps such as Instagram and Uber. Apple, headquartered in Cupertino, California, announced over the weekend that it's actively working on a solution. They're in the process of developing an update to their iOS 17 operating system, which powers the iPhone 15 lineup. This update is intended to prevent these devices from becoming uncomfortably hot, and Apple is also collaborating with app developers to address the underlying issues that are causing these devices to overheat. In response to the overheating concerns, Instagram, which is owned by MetaPlatforms, has already made adjustments to its social media app to reduce its impact on the iPhone's operating temperature. However, Uber and several other apps, including the popular video game Asphalt 9, are still in the process of rolling out their updates, according to Apple. While Apple has not provided a specific timeline for when their software fix will be released, they have assured iPhone 15 owners that there are no safety issues preventing them from using their devices while awaiting the update. Apple released a brief statement to the Associated Press, saying, we have identified a few conditions which can cause iPhone to run warmer than expected. This statement comes after various online reports and the Wall Street Journal highlighted overheating complaints with the new iPhones, which were launched just a week ago. Apple emphasized that the overheating issue is unrelated to the sleek titanium casing used in the high-end iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, a departure from the stainless steel casing used in previous models. They also dismissed speculations that the problem might be connected to the transition from their proprietary Lightning charging cable to the more widely used USB-C port, a change made to comply with European regulations. Despite expressing confidence in resolving the overheating problem through forthcoming software updates, Apple's flagship product sales could be affected by this issue. The company has experienced three consecutive quarters of year-over-year declines in overall sales, with iPhone sales collectively declining by 4% in the past nine months compared to the previous year. As part of their strategy to boost sales, Apple recently increased the starting price of the top-of-the-line iPhone 15 Pro Max to $1,200, marking a $100, or 9%, increase from last year's model. Investor concerns about Apple's unusual sales downturn have already led to a reduction of more than $300 billion in shareholder value since the company achieved a market capitalization of $3 trillion in late June. That's the latest update on the iPhone 15 overheating issue. We'll continue to follow this story and provide you with any further developments as they unfold. Thank you for joining us.