Neowin News Feed for: Overheating

Phison releases test report on Windows 11 SSD corruption issue

Sayan Sen — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:34:01 +0000

Phison has made progress on its investigation regarding the Windows 11 SSD corruption issue, and it has revealed what it found. Read more...

Nvidia fixes Windows 11 24H2 driver issues but completely breaks GPU temperature reading

Sayan Sen — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:42:02 +0000

Nvidia's driver issue woes continue even after the massive driver package that it recently released that claimed to fix multiple bugs including ones for Windows 11 24H2 stability. Read more...

Leaked docs suggest Google seemingly aware of Tensor's overheating

David Uzondu — Sat, 09 Nov 2024 05:50:01 +0000

Leaked slides show Google is addressing major Tensor issues in the Pixel 11: overheating, which is the top reason for returns, and battery life. Read more...

Free Windows 11/10 app claims to optimize system / CPU performance when overheating

Sayan Sen — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 22:02:01 +0000

There is a new third-party unofficial Windows application on the block which claims to optimize your CPU and system thus reducing the temperature of the PC and preventing overheating. Read more...

Alleged iPhone 16 battery design suggests Apple has overheating issues under control

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 06:26:01 +0000

Latest iPhone 16 battery design leak suggests that Apple has the overheating issues reported with the iPhone 15 battery, under control. The battery has slightly more capacity than the iPhone 15's. Read more...

Apple releases iOS 17.0.3 to fix overheating iPhone 15 Pro's

Steve Bennett — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 18:18:01 +0000

Apple has released an updated version of iOS for iPhone 15 and 15 Pro devices to bring it up to version 17.0.3. This is to fix the overheating issues while charing that have been reported. Read more...

Apple acknowledges iPhone 15 Pro overheating issue and says it will release update

Omer Dursun — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 19:44:01 +0000

iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max users have reported overheating issues, particularly in some apps. Apple has acknowledged the problem and promised to release a software update to resolve it. Read more...

Apple compromised on cooling in its pursuit of a lighter iPhone 15 Pro, claims analyst

Anurag Singh — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 07:16:01 +0000

Ming-Chi Kuo says iPhone 15 Pro heating issues are not due to the A17 Pro chip but because of the compromises made by Apple in the thermal system design to achieve a lighter weight. Read more...

More PCIe 5 NVMe SSDs thermal throttling and shutting down, requires cold reboot to revive

Sayan Sen — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 22:36:01 +0000

As warned earlier, PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSDs, although really fast, are suffering from massive thermal control issues. Like others, Gen5 drives from Seagate are thermal throttling, and shutting down too. Read more...

Crucial, Corsair PCIe 5.0 SSDs running hot, throttling, and shutting down without heatsink

Sayan Sen — Fri, 12 May 2023 06:56:01 +0000

As warned earlier, PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSDs, although really fast, are suffering from massive thermal control issues. New Gen5 drives from Corsair, Crucial, are thermal throttling, and even shutting down. Read more...

AMD confirms its RX 7900 XTX coolers cause 110°C hotspots in a new statement

Sayan Sen — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 10:46:01 +0000

Following more third-party testing regarding very high temperatures on AMD's RX 7900 XTX, the company has confirmed that it is indeed its cooler which seems to be behind the 110°C hotspots. Read more...

Review finds SK hynix Platinum P41 PCIe 4.0 SSD is too hot and throttles under stress

Sayan Sen — Tue, 24 May 2022 10:22:01 +0000

The recently launched Sk hynix Platinum P41 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD has been found to be a good performer in short bursts. However, during a sustained stress test, the drive was found throttling heavily. Read more...

Microsoft's latest patent reveals its vision to address heating issue on Surface

Rabia Noureen — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 15:14:01 +0000

Microsoft's recent patent describes a thermal control system that has been designed to overcome overheating challenges on the Surface laptop. However, there is no guarantee for its implementation. Read more...

Apple's battery woes heat up: Store evacuated as one starts smoking

John Keefer — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 20:58:01 +0000

Those with older iPhones have been using Apple's program to get new batteries, but an Apple store in Zurich had to briefly put that on hold as one started to smoke while it was being replaced. Read more...

HP issues recall on laptop batteries because of overheating

John Keefer — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 00:06:02 +0000

Certain models of HP laptops and mobile workstations have been recalled because of batteries overheating and, in some cases, melting. HP is issuing new batteries to those heeding the recall. Read more...

Samsung acknowledges complaints in US and Korea of Galaxy Note7 replacements overheating

Andy Weir — Thu, 29 Sep 2016 14:42:02 +0000

Some users in the US and South Korea have reported that their replacement Galaxy Note7 handsets are becoming so hot that they can't hold them next to their ears - and Samsung says it's investigating. Read more...

Samsung to release software update for fiery Galaxy Note7 to limit battery charges to 60%

Andy Weir — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 11:56:01 +0000

A software update will prevent the Note7's battery from charging above 60% of capacity to help reduce overheating - but owners are still being urged to switch off the device and seek a replacement. Read more...

HP announces voluntary worldwide laptop battery safety recall

Boyd Chan — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 10:12:01 +0000

Nearly two years after its last major recall involving laptop power cords, HP has announced a new safety recall and replacement program for batteries shipped with over thirty laptop models. Read more...

UK's largest mobile network, EE, recalls all of its free Power Bar chargers over fire risk

Andy Weir — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 20:18:01 +0000

EE is recalling all of its free Power Bar mobile chargers, after several overheating incidents, including one in which a woman suffered burns when the battery 'exploded', causing a fire in her home. Read more...

From the forums: 'So, I took my laptop apart...'

Andy Weir — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 16:22:01 +0000

If you've never taken a PC apart and tried to put it back together, the prospect can be rather daunting, as Neowin's Muhammad Jarir Kanji discovered, when his Dell XPS 15 suddenly began overheating... Read more...

Alleged details of Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 emerge, runs 35% faster

Usama Jawad — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 22:46:01 +0000

New details regarding the upcoming Snapdragon 820 SoC have surfaced, claiming that the processor is 35% faster and runs way cooler than its predecessor. It is expected to be announced next week. Read more...

'White Graphene' nanotubes could be used to cool down your smartphone

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:10:01 +0000

Researchers have created a 3D structure out of boron nitride nanotubes and sheets that has remarkable thermal properties. The material could be used inside future electronics for cooling. Read more...

Xperia Z3+ overheating issue confirmed by Sony

Shreyas Gandhe — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 16:38:01 +0000

Sony has acknowledged the overheating issue with the newly launched, Snapdragon 810-equipped, Xperia Z3+, and has promised to release a software update to address it in the near future. Read more...

Qualcomm says rumors of overheating problems in its Snapdragon 810 processor are "rubbish"

Andy Weir — Thu, 07 May 2015 09:08:01 +0000

Persistent rumors have claimed for months that the Snapdragon 810 processor has an overheating problem, but a Qualcomm executive has dismissed them as "rubbish" that "someone" decided to make up. Read more...

Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 heating issues possibly fixed

Usama Jawad — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 19:26:01 +0000

A report claiming that Snapdragon 810 processors were facing overheating issues was revealed a couple of months ago. Now, a Chinese analyst states that the issue has been fixed and the chip is ready. Read more...

Qualcomm says it lost "large customer", hints at Samsung

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 12:36:01 +0000

The chip maker mentioned in its recent financial filings that the company had lost one of its major customers. This seemingly confirms an earlier report about Samsung dropping the Snapdragon 810. Read more...

'OnePlus 2' said to be launching in Q3, after Snapdragon 810 overheating problems

Andy Weir — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 14:44:01 +0000

The second handset from OnePlus is said to be called the '2', but its launch will reportedly come later than many had hoped - in Q3 2015 - due to overheating issues with its Snapdragon 810 processor. Read more...

Samsung reportedly drops Snapdragon 810 from upcoming Galaxy S6

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 21 Jan 2015 12:48:01 +0000

Samsung has run into some issues with the Snapdragon 810 which was expected to be featured on a version of the upcoming Galaxy S6. According a report the chip was overheating and creating problems. Read more...

Samsung, LG and Sony facing issues with overheating Snapdragon 810 causing delay

Steven Parker — Fri, 05 Dec 2014 08:54:01 +0000

The new Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 AP which is expected to be used in at least three flagship phones in the first half of 2015, has hit a bump in the road due to overheating and speed decreases. Read more...

Apple recalls 'A1300' iPhone chargers in 37 countries due to "safety risk"

Andy Weir — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 11:53:47 +0000

Apple is recalling one of its iPhone power adapters in 37 countries after finding that it may "overheat and pose a safety risk", and will exchange the affected chargers with new ones in those markets. Read more...

Hot or not? Users claim new iPads are overheating [Update]

Andy Weir — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 09:27:07 +0000

Apple's new iPad has already sold in huge numbers, but its success is being overshadowed by complaints from some users, who claim that the tablet is getting very hot, even under 'light' use. Read more...

Settlement in Nvidia GPU case: Compaqs forced onto Mac users

Denis Wong — Thu, 05 May 2011 07:08:54 +0000

It has been a few years since flaws in Nvidia's mobile GeForce 7000-series and 8000-series chips caused overheating problems, prompting users to send laptops back en masse to manufacturers. Laptop users of almost all makes... Read more...

Starcraft 2 causing graphics cards to overheat?

Curtis Green — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 02:10:52 +0000

One of the biggest game releases of the year is Starcraft 2, the sequel to one of the biggest games of all time. However there are numerous reports of issues, one of which that can... Read more...

Sony issues recall for overheating PS2 AC Adaptors

Tue, 13 Sep 2005 17:25:35 +0000

Sony Computer Entertainment has announced a global recall of certain AC adaptors supplied with the black slimline PlayStation after ascertaining that they may overheat and cause injury. The company has blamed a subcontractor for supplying... Read more...