Top Stories: iPhone 17 Pro Rumors, CarPlay Bug Fix, and More

Saturday April 19, 2025 6:00 am PDT by MacRumors Staff

This week saw rumor updates on the iPhone 17 Pro and next-generation Vision Pro, while a minor iOS 18.4.1 update delivered not just security fixes but also a fix for some CarPlay issues.

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We also looked ahead at what else is in Apple's pipeline for the rest of 2025 and even the 20th-anniversary iPhone coming in 2027, so read on below for all the details on these stories and more!

iPhone 17 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 12 New Features

Rumors about Apple's next-generation flagship iPhone models are continuing to build, and we've recapped a long list of changes we may see in the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max when they launch later this year.

From a much larger rectangular rear camera bump to improved front-facing and telephoto cameras to a more scratch-resistant display and chip updates like an all-new A19 Pro and an Apple-designed Wi-Fi 7 chip, there's lots in store for this year's models.

10 Products Still Coming From Apple in 2025

After a flurry of Mac and iPad updates last month, there's still plenty more to come in 2025, unsurprisingly led by the iPhone 17 lineup coming in September as usual.

We're also expecting a trio of new Apple Watch models, an update for the AirPods Pro, a few more Mac updates, and potentially a few more new things, so be sure to check out our full list to see what's in Apple's pipeline.

Apple Releases Wireless CarPlay Fix

Apple this week released iOS 18.4.1 and related operating system updates, and while it did deliver the usual security updates you'd expect in a minor release version like this one, it also includes a fix for wireless CarPlay issues some users have been experiencing.

According to the release notes for iOS 18.4.1, the update "addresses a rare issue that prevents wireless CarPlay connection in certain vehicles."

Apple's 20th Anniversary iPhone May Finally Go All Screen

Recent reports have indicated Apple may be aiming to make a big splash with the 20th-anniversary iPhone in 2027, and rumors that have been circulating for years suggest Apple is building toward former design chief Jony Ive's dream of making the device essentially a single slab of glass.

For that to happen, Apple will need to get rid of the Dynamic Island that currently houses the front-facing camera, components for the Face ID system, and other sensors. While we're not expecting much development on that front with the iPhone 17 models later this year, we may see some progress in 2026 with Face ID components moving under the screen and potentially the camera following in 2027.

Vision Pro 2 Rumored to Have Two Key Advantages Over Current Model

Apple's next-generation Vision Pro will reportedly be both lighter and cheaper than the current model, which has struggled to gain traction users since its debut early last year.

A thinner and lighter design may also be accompanied by a new "midnight" finish similar to the bluish-black color seen on several other Apple products. The color has been seen in some alleged part leaks in recent days.

Apple Plans to Release Delayed Apple Intelligence ‌Siri‌ Features This Fall

Apple recently delayed the Apple Intelligence-powered Siri updates that had been expected to debut by the middle of this year, noting only that the features will now roll out "in the coming year."

That vague time frame has led some to assume the new features may not arrive until as far out as early 2026, but a new report claims Apple is aiming to release them this fall, perhaps with the initial version of iOS 19 or in one of the early major updates to it.

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Each week, we publish an email newsletter like this highlighting the top Apple stories, making it a great way to get a bite-sized recap of the week hitting all of the major topics we've covered and tying together related stories for a big-picture view.

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Top Rated Comments

howywood

20 months ago

So is Tim Apple just going to re-use the keynote from last year touting Apple Intelligence to sell iPhone 17 Pros? I would love that

Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)

@Brett

20 months ago

Carplay is far inferior to Android Auto. I use both OSs. The fact you cannot have two apps on the screen forces the user to interact with the screen more, putting lives at risk. Apple could easily fix this, but why don't they?

CarPlay is superior to Android auto. Android auto has too much clutter. You need less distractions whilst driving not more.

Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)

@Brett

20 months ago

CarPlay is still not 100% fixed. Wired that is. 16 PM, original cable …

Agreed. My wireless CarPlay had been working fine. But my wife’s phone when plugged in and on phone would disconnect. It’s not the car either as it happened in other vehicles. My phone also was doing the same thing. Cables have also been replaced.

Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)

watchmainspring

20 months ago

I am curious how much image quality is sacrificed without the dynamic island.

One cannot innovate a product outside of the limitations of optics and light properties. There is a reason D/SLRs don't have an opaque lens.

Also, Apple just needs to stop with the current AI initiative and redo it from the ground up. An acquisition of Open AI is their best bet.

Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)

drunifex

20 months ago

This week saw rumor updates on the iPhone 17 Pro and next-generation Vision Pro, while a minor iOS 18.4.1 update delivered not just security fixes but also a fix for some CarPlay issues.

We also looked ahead at what else is in Apple's pipeline for the rest of 2025 and even the 20th-anniversary iPhone coming in 2027, so read on below for all the details on these stories and more!

iPhone 17 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 12 New Features

Rumors about Apple's next-generation flagship iPhone models are continuing to build, and we've recapped a long list of changes ('https://www.macrumors.com/2025/04/13/iphone-17-pro-rumored-new-features/') we may see in the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max when they launch later this year.

From a much larger rectangular rear camera bump to improved front-facing and telephoto cameras to a more scratch-resistant display and chip updates like an all-new A19 Pro and an Apple-designed Wi-Fi 7 chip, there's lots in store for this year's models.

10 Products Still Coming From Apple in 2025

After a flurry of Mac and iPad updates last month, there's still plenty more to come in 2025 ('https://www.macrumors.com/2025/04/11/10-apple-products-2025-launch/'), unsurprisingly led by the iPhone 17 lineup coming in September as usual.

We're also expecting a trio of new Apple Watch models, an update for the AirPods Pro, a few more Mac updates, and potentially a few more new things, so be sure to check out our full list to see what's in Apple's pipeline.

Apple Releases Wireless CarPlay Fix

Apple this week released iOS 18.4.1 ('https://www.macrumors.com/2025/04/16/apple-releases-ios-18-4-1-with-bug-fixes/') and related operating system updates, and while it did deliver the usual security updates ('https://www.macrumors.com/2025/04/16/ios-18-4-1-security-fixes/') you'd expect in a minor release version like this one, it also includes a fix for wireless CarPlay issues ('https://www.macrumors.com/2025/04/16/apple-releases-wireless-carplay-fix/') some users have been experiencing.

According to the release notes for iOS 18.4.1, the update "addresses a rare issue that prevents wireless CarPlay connection in certain vehicles."

Apple's 20th Anniversary iPhone May Finally Go All Screen

Recent reports have indicated Apple may be aiming to make a big splash with the 20th-anniversary iPhone in 2027, and rumors that have been circulating for years suggest Apple is building toward former design chief Jony Ive's dream of making the device essentially a single slab of glass ('https://www.macrumors.com/2025/04/15/20th-anniversary-iphone-truly-all-screen-model/').

For that to happen, Apple will need to get rid of the Dynamic Island that currently houses the front-facing camera, components for the Face ID system, and other sensors. While we're not expecting much development on that front with the iPhone 17 models later this year, we may see some progress in 2026 with Face ID components moving under the screen and potentially the camera following in 2027.

Vision Pro 2 Rumored to Have Two Key Advantages Over Current Model

Apple's next-generation Vision Pro will reportedly be both lighter and cheaper ('https://www.macrumors.com/2025/04/13/vision-pro-2-two-rumored-upgrades/') than the current model, which has struggled to gain traction users since its debut early last year.

A thinner and lighter design may also be accompanied by a new "midnight" finish ('https://www.macrumors.com/2025/04/16/apple-vision-air-rumored-with-new-design/') similar to the bluish-black color seen on several other Apple products. The color has been seen in some alleged part leaks ('https://www.macrumors.com/2025/04/17/images-of-apple-vision-air-cable/') in recent days.

Apple Plans to Release Delayed Apple Intelligence ‌Siri‌ Features This Fall

Apple recently delayed the Apple Intelligence-powered Siri updates that had been expected to debut by the middle of this year, noting only that the features will now roll out "in the coming year."

That vague time frame has led some to assume the new features may not arrive until as far out as early 2026, but a new report claims Apple is aiming to release them this fall ('https://www.macrumors.com/2025/04/11/apple-delayed-siri-features-this-fall/'), perhaps with the initial version of iOS 19 or in one of the early major updates to it.

MacRumors Newsletter

Each week, we publish an email newsletter like this highlighting the top Apple stories, making it a great way to get a bite-sized recap of the week hitting all of the major topics we've covered and tying together related stories for a big-picture view.

So if you want to have top stories ('https://mailchi.mp/macrumors/apr-17-2025') like the above recap delivered to your email inbox each week, subscribe to our newsletter ('http://eepurl.com/OHdUX')!

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its got to be better than the 16 which was easentially a scam, it added a camera button nothing else works.