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iPhone glitch leaves baffled users with 'black dot of death' on screen

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Reddit user @seseweto first posted a picture showing the black dot on his iPhone 15 seven days ago .

Since then, several other users have come forward with the same problem.

While the reason for the issue remains unclear, several Reddit users have put forward their theories.

If the screen isn't working, Apple advises a four step process to assess what the issue might be.

In January , Apple reports its first decline in revenues and profits in a decade .

CEO Tim Cook partly blamed steep declines in revenue from China .

In March , Apple closes all its bricks and mortar retail stores outside of China in response to coronavirus.

In April , Apple declared its goal of becoming carbon neutral for Earth Day .

In September the iPhone 14 was announced with an improved camera system.

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