Apple stomps out CarPlay bug with iPhone update

iOS 18.4.1 offers bug fixes, including issues with CarPlay connectivity for some iPhone users. There a macOS and iPadOS patches, too.
(via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)
iOS 18.4.1 offers bug fixes, including issues with CarPlay connectivity for some iPhone users. There a macOS and iPadOS patches, too.
(via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)
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