iPhone 15 overheating issue when using Instagram resurfaces

Just when we thought the fiery saga of overheating iPhone 15 series when using Instagram was extinguished, it looks like the heat is back on — and it’s not just the iPhone 15 series feeling the burn this time.

Remember last October when the iPhone 15 series burst onto the scene, but instead of wowing everyone with its shiny new features, it had users sweating for all the wrong reasons? Reports flooded in about these sleek devices getting hotter than a summer sidewalk, especially when using certain apps like Instagram and Uber. Apple, in a rare move, pointed the finger at some big-name apps — Instagram, Uber, and Asphalt 9 — blaming them for the unexpected toastiness. Meta-owned Instagram even admitted there was a glitch in its app and rolled out an update to cool things down.

Apple assured everyone that they had everything under control, promising a software fix that wouldn’t mess with your precious device’s performance. Crisis averted, right? Well, maybe not.

Fast forward to the present day, and it seems like the ghost of ‘Heatgate’ past is back to haunt us. Over the past week, iPhone users have been reporting a sudden surge in overheating issues, and this time, it’s not just the iPhone 15 series feeling the heat. Even older models like the iPhone 12, 13, and 14 are getting in on the action.

What’s the common denominator? You guessed it — Instagram. Users are lighting up forums and social media with complaints that their iPhones are heating up like a pan on a stovetop the moment they launch the app. And it’s not just the heat that’s concerning; some are noticing that their phones are draining battery faster than ever, and Instagram’s comment section is turning into a laggy mess.

So, what’s going on? Could this be a repeat of the same bug that had iPhones sizzling last year? It’s too soon to say for sure, but it’s clear that Instagram is once again in the hot seat. Despite Apple’s previous patch, the issue seems to be making an unwelcome comeback, and this time, there’s no official word from Apple — yet.

For now, iPhone users are left to wonder if they’re doomed to relive the overheating nightmare, with no clear fix in sight. Some are speculating that a recent iOS update or a faulty Instagram update might be the culprit. Others are just crossing their fingers and hoping their beloved iPhones don’t overheat to the point of no return.

Whether this is just a temporary flare-up or the beginning of another round of ‘Heatgate’, one thing’s for sure — if your iPhone is starting to feel more like a pocket heater, you might want to keep an eye on Instagram. Who knows, maybe this time Apple and Meta will come together to find a solution before things get too hot to handle.