Apple addresses iPhone 15 OLED 'burn-in' issue with iOS 17.1 Update, but fails to tackle another lingering bug

Apple has recently introduced the iOS 17.1 update, aiming to resolve the persistent issue of OLED screen "burn-in" on the iPhone 15. Although this update addresses the concerning display problem, it regrettably falls short of rectifying another unwelcome bug that has been a source of frustration for many Apple device users.

Prominently highlighted in the iOS 17.1 beta release notes, the update specifically targets "an issue that could cause image retention on the display." While the general public awaits access to the new version of the operating system, reports from users who have installed the iOS 17.1 RC beta confirm its effectiveness in mitigating the burn-in problem. A Reddit user shared comparative images of an Apple smartphone screen before and after the update, showcasing the tangible impact of the corrective measures.

Although OLED screens are known to be susceptible to burn-in over prolonged periods, the rapid occurrence of this issue in the iPhone 15 raised questions regarding its underlying cause. Notably, the problem appears to be primarily software-related rather than stemming from hardware malfunction, as suggested by MacRumors. Similar complaints about screen burn-in have surfaced from owners of iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro models, further indicating a potential software flaw.

While third-party experts suggest the possibility of a flawed anti-burn-in algorithm, not a “real” burn-in of the displays, Apple has yet to provide official insights into the root cause of the problem.

Beyond addressing the OLED concern, the iOS 17.1 RC update resolves intermittent issues such as keyboard responsiveness reduction, foreign language caller name displays, and custom ringtone disappearance for notification tones. Notably absent from the update's agenda is a solution for the spontaneous shutdown problem experienced by iPhone users globally, leading to alarm and notification setting resets. Apple's stance on this particular issue remains undisclosed at present, leaving users eagerly anticipating further updates and resolutions from the tech giant.