The issue, which affects popular browsers like Chrome, Safari, and Firefox, has been reported by users who have experienced old images from previously visited websites unexpectedly flashing up on their screens.

One Reddit user shared their distress, writing, "I’m scared to have other people look at or hold my phone or iPad," after their iPhone abruptly displayed his porn.

The user recounted two instances where people were looking over their shoulder, including his mum when the glitch occurred.

This causes Apple fanboys a huge problem as they are compelled to show off their shiny phones to other who had the good sense not to buy something that pricey.

Apple has known about the problem for at least two years but Jobs’ Mob does not seem too keen to fix it.

The glitch appears to surface under specific conditions, primarily when the iPhone is in landscape mode with the web browser open alongside other apps. Swiping up to open the app switcher can cause old images to appear in the browser window, potentially exposing sensitive parts of the user's browsing history.

To address the issue, users can take several steps to prevent it from happening. One method is to view another video or visit another site in landscape mode after looking at a website they wish to keep private.

Additionally, manually clearing the cache for the chosen web browser can help. In Chrome, this can be done by navigating to "More" > "Settings" > "Privacy" > "Clear Browsing Data" and selecting "Cached Images and Files." For Safari, users can open their iPhone's settings, select Apps, tap Safari, and choose "Clear History and Website Data."

While these measures may provide temporary relief, there is currently no permanent fix for the problem. Users are advised to clear their cache regularly to free up space and resolve loading issues caused by outdated website data. If all else fails, deleting and re-downloading the web browser may help, although this step only works for third-party apps like Chrome and Firefox, not Safari.

Of course, the best solution is to buy a proper phone with better designed software where the operating system has been designed by people who eventually listen to users when they report a fault.