This post was originally Created on January 15 and has been Published on January 18.
The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models have been experiencing a display bug that causes horizontal lines to flash across the screen. Apple has confirmed the issue and stated that it is working on a fix. The company has ruled out any hardware flaw and stated that the issue will be resolved with a software update. The release date for the software update is not specified, but it is expected to be released soon. It is speculated that the update will be released in the upcoming iOS 16.2.1 or 16.3. In addition to this display bug, iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro buyers have also been facing other issues such as sluggish keyboard response, camera freezes, and user interface glitches. Apple is working to address these issues and release a fix as soon as possible. Overall, it seems that the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models have had a buggy start to life with several issues reported by the users. Apple is working on the software update to fix the display bug and other issues.
Problem
iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models are suffering from a bizarre problem that causes horizontal lines to flash across their displays. Apple has now confirmed the issue and revealed it is working on a fix.
Confirmation
In an internal Apple memo seen by MacRumors, which I have verified, the company admits that customers may “report that when they power on or unlock their phone, they briefly see horizontal lines flash across the screen.”
Ruling Out Hardware Flaw
Crucially, Apple has ruled out a hardware flaw that may have prompted a recall, saying in the memo that it “is aware of the issue and a software update is coming soon that will resolve the issue.”
Release Date
When is “coming soon”? The obvious answer would appear to be iOS 16.3, which is currently in beta testing, but that seems unlikely. This major update has only just entered its second public beta, and Apple typically releases four to six betas as well as a ‘Release Candidate’ before launch. Consequently, I would not expect iOS 16.3 to arrive before late February.
More likely, is iOS 16.2.1. While iOS 16.2 was relatively stable, there are still bugs from the troubled iOS 16 launch, which Apple is addressing in a series of ‘minor point’ releases. It is rare for Apple to publicly beta test minor point updates, so a dedicated fix could launch as soon as the company is ready.
Other Issues
In addition to this display bug, iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro buyers have also been facing other issues such as sluggish keyboard response, camera freezes, and user interface glitches. Apple is working to address these issues and release a fix as soon as possible.
Conclusion
Apple has confirmed that the display bug in the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models is a software issue and a fix is being worked on. The company is also addressing other issues that have been reported by iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro buyers. The release date for the software update is not specified but it is expected to be released soon.
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