Upcoming iOS 17.2 update fixes bug that causes iPhone from wirelessly charging in GM cars

Before the end of this year, Apple will release the iOS 17.2 update to compatible iPhone models. Apple has already removed one feature from the update, Apple Music Collaborative Playlist, which will allow accounts you approve to add songs to an Apple Music playlist. Apple's concern is that some people will use this feature to annoy Apple Music subscribers by messing up their playlists and adding obnoxious tracks to them.

Apple will also add its Journal feature to the iPhone in iOS 17.2 allowing users to keep a personal journal on their device protected by Face ID or Touch ID. And another change, which I'm personally looking forward to, adds translation functionality to the action button. A feature that comes with iOS 17.2 will resolve an issue partially caused by iOS 17.1.1. Since this update was removed, some iPhone users have been unable to use the wireless charger in their General Motors vehicles.

In the release notes of iOS 17.2 RC (release candidate), Apple wrote: “Addresses an issue that may prevent wireless charging in certain vehicles.” While GM said The edge about three weeks ago, “We are aware of this concern and are investigating. We cannot confirm anything at this time,” Nothing in Apple's notes specifically mentions GM. Still, it would certainly make sense for Apple to focus on the problem with GM's wireless charging system.

The update to iOS 17.2 will likely be the last major update of the year and includes various weather widget improvements. Another change will bring an improvement to AirDrop that will include “expanded contact sharing options and the ability to share boarding passes, movie tickets and other eligible passes by bringing two iPhones together.” Following the installation of the update, Qi2 wireless charging will be supported by the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 ranges.