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iPhone 17 users are reporting that Wi-Fi sometimes cuts out.
The issue seems to affect all four iPhone 17 models.
A fix will hopefully arrive with iOS 26.1 or sooner.
A new iPhone lineup invariably triggers complaints from buyers who run into one bug or another. That's almost a given with any new device as it ends up in the hands of millions of people. This time around, buyers of new iPhone 17 models are reporting an annoying glitch with Wi-Fi connectivity.
Wi-Fi briefly cuts after unlocking
Some new owners of the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air alike are saying that the Wi-Fi briefly cuts out and then reconnects after the phone is unlocked, as reported on Monday by MacRumors. The issue has also been affecting CarPlay connections in vehicles that use a Wi-Fi connection.
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