iPhone 12, iPhone 13 s Facing Connectivity Issue With In-Car Bluetooth Systems 60104f

Some iPhone s on iOS 15.1 and iOS 15.1.1 have reported connectivity issues with Bluetooth hands-free systems in their cars. The issue seems to have impacted a number of iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 owners and is not limited to a certain automotive brand. It also results in serious safety implications as s may be forced to use their iPhone while driving due to sudden disconnection with their hands-free systems. Separately, Apple has released iOS 15.2 beta 4 as the latest testing release for both developers and public beta testers.

As initially released specifically for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models last month and included call drop improvements.

Originally, the issue seemed to have impacted Porsche as well.

The connectivity issue is also not related to Apple's iPhone 13 mini.

In some cases, s had to manually put their phone on speaker after disconnecting from Bluetooth to finish their call while driving. This brings safety concerns, as noted by Forbes.

iPhone to in-car systems using a USB cable.

Gadgets 360 has reached out to Apple for a comment on the matter and will update this space when the company responds.

Meanwhile, Apple has released iOS 15.2 beta 4 (build: 19C5050b) for developers and public beta testers subscribed to its beta programme. The company has also brought iPadOS 15.2 beta 4 (build: 19C5050b), watchOS 8.3 beta 4 (build: 19S5050c), tvOS 15.2 beta 4 (build: 19K5050a), and HomePod 15.2 beta 4 (build: 19K5050a) to test some of the features and improvements.

If you have already enrolled for the Apple Beta Software Program, you will see the latest beta update by going to Settings > General > Software Update. You can also enrol for beta testing using your Apple ID by ing the programme from its site.

One of the most notable changes that iOS 15.2 will bring is the App Privacy Report where you will see the data accessed by installed apps. These include third-party apps as well as the preloaded Apple apps. The new iOS version will also have a Legacy feature to let s set most trusted s to access their personal data such as messages, photos, and notes after they die.

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