If you are struggling with heat problems with the new iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, you should install the new update to iOS 17.0.3 as quickly as possible. However, there are other good reasons for the update, even beyond the new iPhone class.

This happened very quickly now. A few days ago, Apple confirmed the overheating problems with the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max and promised a solution with a future software update. It then became clear that Apple didn’t want to wait until iOS 17.1 was released and wanted to release another update beforehand.

Cooling down for the iPhone 15: Apple releases iOS 17.0.3

This is what has now happened: iOS 17.0.3 and likewise iPadOS 17.0.3 are available for immediate download for all iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 compatible iPhones and iPads. Installation is done either automatically if activated, or manually via the ⚙ Settings → Generally → Software update.

Owners of an iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max should consider the heat problems mentioned as resolved. Important to mention: Obviously it will A17 Pro’s performance is not reduced with the update. The colleagues at. could have corresponding fears 9to5Mac Fortunately, this has already been refuted with benchmark tests.

This confirms Apple’s statement that the temperature problems cannot be attributed to the construction of the new titanium frame in practice. The iPhone can therefore continue to use the full power of the Apple chip.

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Not just for the iPhone 15: Security vulnerability and more

But there are other good reasons for an update to iOS 17.0.3 and iPadOS 17.0.3 that are not directly related to the overheating problems. Apple also lists one serious security vulnerabilitya so-called kernel vulnerability, which has now been patched with the update. According to Apple, the vulnerability has already been actively exploited.

In addition, there are a number of Bug fixes in the update. In one Support document Apple refers to corresponding company-related bug fixes. The update addresses an issue where devices managed through Apple Business Essentials are unable to complete setup after updating to iOS 17. A bug related to managed Wi‑Fi networks and Microsoft Exchange appointment invitations has also been corrected.

In short: even those who don’t have heat problems can find it good reasonsiOS 17.0.3 and iPadOS 17.0.3 to install immediately.