Reports: iPhone 17 Pro breaks CarPlay

If your new iPhone is misbehaving with CarPlay, here's what's going on

If you just upgraded to an iPhone 17 Pro / Pro Max and rely on iOS 26 plus Apple CarPlay in your car, you may be in for some frustration. There’s a growing wave of reports from drivers and tech forums alike that CarPlay is acting up — and in many cases, acting badly.

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