DRIVERS relying on Apple’s CarPlay dashboard say they have been unable to use the platform following a new software update.
iOS 18.4 rolled out to Apple gadgets on Monday.
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But a number of consumers have reported issues with it.
It was supposed to bring in a third row of CarPlay icons to the dashboard Home Screen, rather than just two.
Multiple posts on social media claim that a wide range of glitches have been cropping up since installing iOS 18.4.
“Really unhappy with iOS 18.4,” one motorist wrote on X.
“#Carplay is driving me crazy. Think I will upgrade to the beta [software]. So annoying that were on .4 and the quality is still bunk.”
Another replied, saying: “Same here, CarPlay seems broken on [iOS] 18.4.”
Some say the in-car entertainment system is no longer showing Now Playing song information following the update.
While others report that they are unable to connect their phone to their car.
A number of drivers also found their iPhones would only connect when using certain USB ports, or would repeatedly disconnect and reconnect over time.
The bug appears to be affecting various car makes and models, including Audi, Ford, Honda and Mazda – suggesting the issues lies with Apple.
And that’s not all.
iPhone owners have also reported issues with the iOS 18.4 update.
They say long-deleted apps have mysteriously reappeared on their home screens after installing the latest software.
It’s unclear how many users are affected.
Inside iOS 18.4
Here are some the new features included in iOS 18.4:
Priority Notifications – An Apple Intelligence feature that shows you your most important notifications first.
New emoji – Seven new emoji icons, including bags under eyes, fingerprint, leafless tree, root vegetable, harp, shovel, and splatter.
Vision Pro app – If you have a Vision Pro headset, you’ll see a Vision Pro app on your iPhone after installing iOS 18.4 if you have a Vision Pro headset. The Vision Pro app helps you discover and download content on the Vision Pro.
Apple News+ Food – Apple News+ subscriber now get a new Apple News Food section with recipes, stories about restaurants, tips for healthy eating, kitchen essentials, and more.
Ambient Music – A new Ambient Music option inside the Control Center with four different sound categories: Sleep, Chill, Productivity, and Wellbeing.
Type to Siri – You can now type Siri questions to answer.
iPhone tricks to try today
Here are some of the best…
- Typing cursor – When typing, hold down the space bar to turn your keyboard into a trackpad, letting you move around words and sentences more easily
- Close all Safari tabs – To do this in one go, simply hold the overlapped squares in the bottom right-hand corner, and press close all tabs
- Delete lots of photos quickly – Hold down on a photo and then drag your finger diagonally in Photos to select lots of images at once, then hit delete
- Convert currency quickly – Swipe down from the top of your Home screen, then tap in the bar and type a currency (like €200) and it will automatically covert to your local currency
- Check if you’re due a battery upgrade – Batteries inside smartphones degrade over time. Just go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health, and check out the Maximum Capacity reading. Generally a battery is considered worn when you’re down to 80% capacity. If you’re below, you can buy a battery swap from Apple
- Move apps around faster – Hold an app until it starts wiggling, then (while still holding) tap other apps, causing them to stack so you can move them around easier
