New N1 chip: Some reports of WLAN connection interruptions
Apple now has its own processor for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Thread in its devices. This is reportedly not running smoothly.
Apple N1: Should actually make everything better.
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Under certain circumstances, the use of Apple's new N1 wireless chip can lead to disconnections. At least that's what several users are reporting in Apple's official support forum. A corresponding thread has now reached five pages, and the new devices have only been officially on sale since last Friday. The N1 is found in the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, and Air, while Apple's new C1X mobile chip is only used in the Air. The N1 combines Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread in a single unit; it was designed by Apple itself and was praised at the most recent keynote. The company has been trying for years to replace the previously purchased technology from Broadcom.
Wireless CarPlay and Apple Watch as a problem
The problems now reported concern the stability of WLAN connections, albeit only in one very specific situation: the use of Wireless CarPlay, i.e., Apple's iPhone vehicle integration without the use of a cable. Meanwhile, it has been rumored that the issue could possibly be related to an Apple Watch that is also being worn. In addition to WLAN, Bluetooth “dropouts” could also occur.
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The issue with Wireless CarPlay is as follows: As soon as the iPhone is unlocked, the Wi-Fi connection drops out briefly. In practice, this means that CarPlay is also interrupted. This is extremely unpleasant because the usual seamless use is no longer possible: off into the car, wireless CarPlay on. Sometimes it also takes a while for the connection to be re-established.
Errors no longer occur after new beta
At least Apple seems to have recognized the problem: Users write on Reddit that the first developer beta of iOS 26.1 fixes the difficulties. However, there is also the fact that the error does not appear on all devices and device combinations.
In the Mac & i test of the new models, the N1 chip behaved inconspicuously. We have not yet been able to test Wireless CarPlay, but we will do so in the coming days.
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