Just a week after its release, the iPhone 15 Pro made headlines with some users' complaints. Users report that the device overheats, though it's important to note that not all users are affected. However, the situation became more complex with the online appearance of a photo. In this photo, the iPhone's battery is swollen, pushing the iPhone's screen outwards.
Battery swelling is not a rare occurrence but can be dangerous. Particularly, this swelling pushes the iPhone's screen outward, which can cause the device to deform. It's been known for years that batteries in iPhones and other phones can swell, but the fact that this relates to heating makes the situation more noticeable.
A Reddit user mentioned noticing the swelling of their iPhone's battery and shared photos of it. Upon noticing this, the user tried to put on a case and saw that it didn't fit properly. When the user reported this to Apple Store, they were advised to return the device to where it was purchased. Apple states that the overheating issue with the iPhone 15 Pro is normal and suggests there are some steps to mitigate this.
This could be a significant issue for Apple, and there is curiosity about how the company will handle this situation.