Nice phone, but it won’t work with a wired or Bluetooth connection on Apple CarPlay on both of my cars. This is a hot topic of conversation on Apple chat boards. If I had known, I would have gotten the 16.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ATT.comBy AT&T CARE - Andres, August 19, 2026
Hello there! 👋 Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and we apologize for the frustration regarding the Apple CarPlay connectivity issues with your new iPhone 17 Pro. We understand how disappointing it is to have a nice new phone that will not connect to your vehicles, especially when you are left wishing you had chosen a different model.
To try and resolve this, we suggest checking for any available iOS updates, restarting your phone and vehicle's infotainment system, or forgetting the car from your Bluetooth settings and re-pairing. Because this involves localized device and vehicle compatibility, please reach out to Apple Support directly for advanced troubleshooting and a direct resolution.