iPhone turns into 'heater' when using Apple Intelligence

After a long wait, iOS 18.2 has finally been released to the public and unlocked many of Apple's much-anticipated Intelligence features such as Image Playground, Genmoji, and an upgraded Mail app. Interestingly, according to reports from some iPhone owners, this iOS update has also brought them a solution to keep their hands warm during these cold winter days.

This comment is obviously sarcastic, but the fact is that there are a series of iPhone users around the world reporting a worrying increase in temperature from their iPhones after upgrading to iOS 18.2, and especially after a short time using the new Image Playground app.

Also in this topic, some users also said that after upgrading to iOS 18.2, the Photos and FaceTime applications also made the device hotter. It feels like these applications are using too much performance from the CPU and GPU during the image creation process, causing the iPhone to heat up quickly.

Besides being annoying, high temperatures also affect the performance and battery life of the iPhone. Many users complain about the battery draining quickly when using new features.

Many people revealed that they reported similar issues during the early stages of the beta, but it doesn't seem to have been addressed by Apple in the official update.

The Image Playground app creates images on the device instead of sending them to a server. This provides more privacy, but it also puts more demands on the processor and GPU. Without proper cooling, your iPhone will get too hot, and that can affect everything from the phone's speed to its battery life.

However, not all iPhone owners are experiencing the same issue. Some users are reporting smooth image rendering while the phone is just slightly warmer than usual. With such a controversial issue, Apple will probably issue an official statement soon, as well as a firmware update to help reduce battery drain and heat.

Kareem Winters

Update 15 December 2024