The new iPhone 15 models are too hot to handle, and Apple acknowledged the same, promising a fix with an upcoming software update. But this is not the only issue new iPhones have in store. According to a report, the NFC chip inside the new iPhone 15 series devices breaks after they are charged via the wireless charging pad on BMW cars.
Most complaints are from iPhone 15 Pro users
BMW owners complained on X (formerly Twitter) that their iPhone 15’s NFC chip no longer works after charging the device with their vehicle’s wireless charging pad (Via MacRumors). In case you don’t know, the NFC (Near-field Communication) chip on iPhones facilitates features like Apple Pay and digital car keys.
Users report after they charged their iPhones via their BMW car, they received a “Could Not Set Up Apple Pay” error message in the Wallet app. Apple even replaced some of the devices after confirming the NFC chip actually failed, reports MacRumors.
Most complaints about the issue come from iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max users, the new titanium models with the A17 Pro chip inside. However, there are signs that the regular iPhone 15 and 15 Plus could also be affected. In any case, it’s not yet known which BMW models are involved.
The cause behind this issue is yet to be determined. Also, it’s unclear how widespread the NFC failures are. Apple hasn’t commented on it yet but we expect some response from the company in the coming days. For now, you might want to avoid charging your iPhone 15 with your BMW’s wireless charger.
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