Apple Acknowledges iPhone 15 Wireless Charging Issue with BMW and Toyota Vehicles

Apple has acknowledged a problem with the iPhone 15's wireless charging feature when used in certain BMW and Toyota vehicles.
Apple is working on a fix and has advised iPhone 15 users to avoid using the wireless charging feature in affected vehicles until a solution is rolled out.
The issue is said to be causing damage to the iPhone 15's NFC chip.

Apple Inc. has acknowledged a problem with the iPhone 15's wireless charging feature when used in certain BMW and Toyota vehicles. The issue, which was first reported by users and later confirmed by Apple, is said to be causing damage to the iPhone 15's NFC (Near Field Communication) chip. The NFC chip is a crucial component of the iPhone, enabling features such as Apple Pay and the ability to read NFC tags.

The problem was first noticed by BMW owners who reported that their iPhone 15 devices were not charging properly when placed on the wireless charging pad in their vehicles. Some users also reported that their devices were overheating. The issue was later found to affect certain Toyota models as well.

Apple has stated that it is aware of the issue and is working on a fix. The company has not provided a timeline for when the fix will be available, but it has advised iPhone 15 users to avoid using the wireless charging feature in affected vehicles until a solution is rolled out. It is not yet clear how widespread the issue is or how many iPhone 15 users are affected.

BMW and Toyota have not yet commented on the issue. It is also unclear whether the problem lies with the iPhone 15's hardware or software, or if it is related to the wireless charging technology used in the affected vehicles.


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  • The exact cause of the issue is not clear, and neither BMW nor Toyota have commented on the issue.

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