The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have been plagued by overheating issues since their launch. But now users are reporting that their phones are also developing swollen batteries.

A Redditor with the username u/Leather_Cheerio_402 posted an image of their iPhone 15 Pro with a swollen battery that was causing the display to bulge. The user said that they had only had the phone for a few days and noticed the problem when they tried to install a case. 

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"Picked up the phone on Monday and didn’t notice it then," the iPhone's owner explain in the Reddit post. "Put on a case a couple days ago and noticed it didn’t fit right. Was going order a new case but then realized the phone is actually swelling. Still works for now."

Perhaps the most interesting thing is, that they took the phone to an Apple Store but were told that they would need to take it back to Verizon, where they had purchased it. The iPhone community has criticized Apple for this response, saying that the Genius Bar should have been able to help the user, regardless of where they bought the phone.

Thankfully, the owner later mentioned in the thread that Verizon had agreed to swap the unit. This is the first case of an iPhone 15 Pro with a swollen battery and it is not clear what is causing the phone to develop swollen batteries. 

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It is important to note that this is just one isolated incident and we do not know what caused the battery to swell. However, it is something to keep an eye on, especially if you are experiencing overheating issues with your iPhone 15 Pro. 

Also, if you notice that your iPhone 15 Pro battery is swollen, you must stop using it immediately and contact Apple or an authorized service provider. Swollen batteries can be dangerous and can cause fires.

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