It apparently affects some Toyota Supras too.

Apple says BMW wireless chargers really are messing with iPhone 15s::An Apple memo to authorized repair providers reportedly says BMW and Toyota Supra wireless chargers can disable iPhone 15 NFC chips.

  • iBaz@lemmy.worldEnglish
    321·
    11 months ago

    There is a software update in the works for this, but BMW is probably equally at fault, their wireless chargers have sucked since they introduced them. All they do is heat up the phone and they don’t actually charge them. I had one in my 2020 BMW, and didn’t bother ordering it for my 2022, and there have been complaints for years on one of the largest BMW forums, bimmerpost.

    • xthexder@l.sw0.comEnglish
      253·
      11 months ago

      I hope you’re talking about a second vehicle and not replacing your car every 2 years. I replace my phone less frequently than that.

        • CmdrShepard@lemmy.oneEnglish
          202·
          11 months ago

          Plus nobody wants to be caught dead driving a 3 year old BMW. It’s already on its last leg by that point.

          • Socsa@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
            1·
            11 months ago

            Lol, around here badge shoppers driving 5+ year old cars are like half the BMW driving population.

      • Tarquinn2049@lemmy.worldEnglish
        12·
        11 months ago

        Likely a lease in that case. Common practice for people that like always driving the newest cars. It’s a bit more expensive than buying, and you don’t end up owning a car. But significantly cheaper than renting. So you do have to be in a position where it’s worth the cost to you.

        • ryannathans@aussie.zoneEnglish
          42·
          11 months ago

          Well, you claim all the fuel and service costs as business expense when leased, so if you drive a lot it can be significantly cheaper

      • ccunix@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        11 months ago

        Why? I love being able to buy a 2 year old BMW for the same price as an equivalent Renault