BMW warns against charging iPhone 15 in their latest cars; Apple readies iOS update

author: FutureCar Staff    

iPhone 15 models have been experiencing issues when connected to in-car chargers, particularly for BMW drivers. This problem has been widely discussed on social media platforms such as Reddit and Per Gizmodo. Some users have reported their iPhone 15 devices being bricked when plugged into in-car chargers or placed on wireless charging pads found in certain automobiles.

One BMW driver shared their experience on Reddit, contemplating exchanging their newly purchased iPhone 15 for an iPhone 14. They mentioned concerns about the iPhone 15's problems and relatively similar specifications compared to the iPhone 14. The driver also mentioned that their current iPhone 12 works fine with the BMW charge pad, adding to their hesitation.

However, it's important to note that by opting for the iPhone 14, the driver would lose some notable features present in the iPhone 15. These include the Dynamic Island, an improved 48MP primary camera, a USB-C charging port, and slightly better battery life. Additionally, some BMW owners have complained about their iPhone 15 devices getting too hot while charging, and one user even mentioned that the camera bump interferes with the wireless charging pad's functionality.

Another issue that iPhone 15 series users have faced is a message in the Wallet app stating, "Could Not Set Up Apple Pay," even if Apple Pay has already been set up. This issue is related to NFC connectivity, which enables Apple Pay. Apple has acknowledged this problem and plans to address it through a software update later this year, possibly with iOS 17.1.1 or iOS 17.2. It is hoped that this update will also resolve the overheating problem and other issues reported by iPhone 15 series users.

FutureCar Staff