Apple’s recent flagship release, the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, faced a wave of criticism, primarily centered around what appeared to be an inefficient cooling system. Apple responded by stating that most of the issues were related to software and promptly released an iOS 17.0.3 update to address the problem.
iPhone 15 Pro Overheating Update: Melted Screen Incident Raises Concerns
While this update did succeed in resolving many of the overheating concerns, recent events have cast a shadow over the situation. A Reddit user, u/Trulywenttospace, shared a disturbing experience in which their iPhone 15 Pro reportedly melted overnight. They awoke to the strong odor of burning plastic, only to discover that their brand-new phone was the source of the unsettling smell.
Interestingly, this user did not have a screen protector on their device, so the images shared on the Reddit thread vividly depict the fusion of the Dynamic Island (pill cutout) on the screen. This incident seemed to reflect user feedback about the pill cutout not appearing as one seamless element.
Unprecedented iPhone 15 Pro Melted Screen Incident Raises Questions
The affected individual promptly took their melted phone to the nearest Apple store, where they were pleasantly surprised to have their device replaced free of charge. Even the Apple staff on-site expressed their shock at the unprecedented state of the phone, remarking that they had never encountered such an issue before.
The broader question that remains is whether this was an isolated case of a defective unit or potentially part of a larger issue that could impact a wider user base. At this point, information is limited, but we will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as new details emerge.
