There you are, about to make an important call when your iPhone suddenly flashes the dreaded “Call Failed” message. Your heart sinks, and frustration kicks in. What went wrong?

Why Does My iPhone Say Call Failed?

When your iPhone keeps showing a “Call Failed” message, it usually means the device couldn’t maintain a connection with the cellular network. This could be due to a wide range of issues—from a weak signal to iOS glitches.

Common reasons why your iPhone says “Call Failed”:

• Signal dropped.
• Network congestion.
• Problem with cellular network.
• SIM card issues.
• Problem with the Phone app.
• Carrier-related problems.
• iOS glitch.
• Do Not Disturb or Focus mode blocking calls.
• Wi-Fi Calling interfering with your cellular connection.

How to fix “Call Failed” on iPhone

If you’re trying unsuccessfully to place a call, here are the most common ways to fix the call failed error on an iPhone:

Try your call again

The first thing you should do when you encounter “Call Failed” error on your iPhone is to try making the call again. Often, a call will fail thanks to a temporary signal drop, and the call will work just fine a minute later. Before you do anything else, tap the dial button to redial your last number.

Close All Of Your Apps

It’s possible the call failed on your iPhone because of a glitch with the Phone app. Closing and reopening the app can fix a minor software glitch. We recommend closing all of your apps, just in case a different apps has crashed in the background.

1. Open the app switcher by double-pressing the Home button (iPhones without Face ID) or swiping up from the very bottom of the center of the screen (iPhones with Face ID).
2. Swipe your apps up and off the top of the screen.

Open the Phone app again and try making a call. If the call still fails, move onto the next step.

Check Your Blocked Contacts

Go to Settings > Apps > Phone > Blocked Contacts and scroll through the list to make sure the person you’re trying to call isn’t on it. On iOS 26, you can also find this list under Settings > Privacy & Security > Blocked Contacts.

It’s surprisingly easy to block a number by accident — a wrong swipe in the Recents tab is all it takes, and you’d never know unless you checked. If the number is on the blocked list, swipe left on it and tap Unblock. While you’re in the Phone settings, also check two other settings that can silently block calls. Go to Settings > Apps > Phone > Call Forwarding and make sure it’s turned off — if your calls are being forwarded to a number that can’t be reached, every outgoing attempt will look like it failed. And go to Settings > Apps > Phone > Silence Unknown Callers and turn it off if you’re not receiving incoming calls from numbers that aren’t in your contacts.

Turn Airplane Mode On And Off

One of the most common reasons a call fails on your iPhone is because of a glitch with your cellular connection. You can fix this by turning Airplane mode on and off.

1. Go to Settings.
2. Turn on Airplane Mode.
3. Wait five seconds.
4. Turn off Airplane Mode.

Check Do Not Disturb And Focus Mode

Go to Settings > Focus > Do Not Disturb and make sure it’s turned off. If you have other Focus modes set up (like Work or Sleep), check those too — any active Focus mode can block incoming calls without giving you any visible warning.

Do Not Disturb won’t stop you from placing outgoing calls, but it can prevent incoming calls from ringing through, which makes it look like calls are failing on both ends. The person calling you gets sent straight to voicemail, and neither of you sees a missed call notification (which is especially confusing). If you travel between time zones or have old Focus schedules you forgot about, a mode might be activating at unexpected times without you realizing it.

Try moving your location

It’s possible that you’re in a location that has poor service — good enough that your phone thinks it has cellular service, and you’ll see a bar or two of signal strength at the top of your phone — but bad enough that it can’t actually complete a connection. Try to make a call in another location. If you’re indoors, go outside, or otherwise try to change your location and make a call.

Restart your iPhone

The next step you can take if your iPhone call failed is to restart your device. Restarting your iPhone can fix a variety of small issues by allowing of its programs to shut down naturally. Simply turn your iPhone off, wait a minute, and then turn it back on again.

If a regular restart doesn’t help, try a force restart instead. On iPhones with Face ID, press and quickly release the Volume Up button, press and quickly release the Volume Down button, then press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears. A force restart clears out deeper system-level processes that a normal restart leaves running — it’s the same phone, but it’s a harder reset of the software stack.

Turn Off Wi-Fi Calling

Go to Settings > Apps > Phone > Wi-Fi Calling and turn off Wi-Fi Calling on This iPhone.

Wi-Fi Calling is supposed to let you make calls over a Wi-Fi network when your cellular signal is weak, but it can actually cause call failures when the handoff between Wi-Fi and cellular doesn’t go smoothly. This is one of those fixes that comes up over and over again in Apple’s support forums — people spend hours troubleshooting airplane mode and SIM resets, and then turning off Wi-Fi Calling is what finally fixes it. If your calls start working after you turn it off, you can try re-enabling it later to see if the problem was temporary. But some carriers and router configurations just don’t play well with Wi-Fi Calling, and leaving it off permanently is a perfectly fine option.

Check For A Carrier Settings Update

Carrier settings updates can help improve the connection between your iPhone and wireless carrier’s network. It’s a good idea to immediately update the carrier settings when an update becomes available.

You’ll typically receive a pop-up on your iPhone when a carrier settings update is available. Tap Update if you see that notification.

You can manually check for a carrier settings update by connecting your device to the internet and following these steps:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap General.
3. Tap About.
4. A pop-up will appear if a carrier settings update is available. Tap Update if it does.

If no pop-up appears, move onto the next step.

Check For An iOS Update

Apple routinely releases iOS updates to fix known bugs and occasionally introduce new features. We recommend installing new iOS updates and see if that will fix your problem.

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap General.
3. Tap Software Update.
4. Tap Update Now if an update is available.

Eject And Reinsert The SIM Card

If your iPhone has a physical SIM card, there’s a chance that there’s a problem with the way the SIM card is seated in its tray, and the phone can have trouble reading all the contacts on the card. Ejecting and reseating the SIM card can help fix this problem.

As long as you are careful, it’s not hard to eject the SIM card from your iPhone. Switch off your phone first. Then, use the SIM ejector tool to push into the hole beside the SIM tray to release it. Take out the SIM card and check for damages before putting it back in properly.

If you have an iPhone 14 or newer purchased in the United States, your phone uses an eSIM instead of a physical SIM card — there’s no tray to eject. If you’re having call failures on an eSIM model and nothing else has worked, you can try removing and re-adding the eSIM by going to Settings > Cellular, tapping your eSIM, and selecting Delete eSIM. Then tap Add eSIM to set it up again. Make sure you have your carrier’s activation information handy before you do this, because you’ll need it to re-add the eSIM.

Reset your network settings

If you’ve tried everything else and your iPhone can’t complete any phone calls due to the Call Failed error, we recommend that you reset your phone’s network settings.

Save this as a last resort, because this troubleshooting step will erase all your network settings. This means you’ll have to reenter your Wi-Fi passwords and reconfigure any virtual private networks on your iPhone. It’s a little bit of an inconvenience, but it can fix the problem when calls fail on your iPhone.

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap General.
3. Tap Transfer or Reset iPhone.
4. Tap Reset.
5. In the pop-up menu, select Reset Network Settings.
6. Enter your iPhone’s Passcode.
7. Select Reset Network Settings to confirm your decision.

Contact your carrier

If resetting network settings didn’t work, it’s time to contact your wireless carrier for assistance. Since calls are failing, you might need to visit the carrier’s store. There might be an issue with your account only a customer support representative can resolve.

Before you go, check your carrier’s website or app (like the My Verizon or myAT&T app) for any service outages in your area. If there’s a known outage, there’s nothing wrong with your phone — you just have to wait it out. If there’s no outage, the carrier can check whether your account has a billing-related block, whether your line needs to be re-provisioned, or whether there’s an error on their system tied to your number. These are things you can’t fix from your iPhone’s settings no matter how many resets you try.

iPhone Call Failed Problem: Fixed!

If none of the troubleshooting steps above solved the call failed error on your iPhone, your next step should be to contact Apple Support. You can reach them through the Apple Support app, online at support.apple.com, or by scheduling an appointment at your nearest Apple Store. There’s a small chance the issue is hardware-related — a damaged antenna or a failing modem chip can cause persistent call failures that no software fix will touch.

As a last resort before contacting Apple, you can try a factory reset by going to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Erase All Content and Settings. Back up your iPhone first, because this wipes everything. It’s a drastic step, but if the problem is a deep iOS corruption that survived a network settings reset, a full erase and restore can clear it.

You’ve fixed the problem and your iPhone calls aren’t failing anymore. Share this article on social media to teach your friends and family what to do if calls fail on their iPhone. Leave a comment below to let us know which fix worked for you!

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If Apple CarPlay is not working with your iPhone, you are not alone. Multiple iPhone users are reporting problems with CarPlay functionality, based on complaints on Reddit and elsewhere.

The most widespread CarPlay issues appear to be related to connectivity. Multiple users have said that they are not able to connect their iPhone to CarPlay. Other users have said that CarPlay keeps disconnecting after it is connected. Other people have stated that their iPhone is not being detected by CarPlay.

These problems have been reported across numerous vehicle models including the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid, 2025 Mazda CX-30, various 2024 Honda models, multiple Volkswagen vehicles, the 2023 Audi S3, and the 2023 Nissan Frontier.

Meanwhile, several iPhone users have complained that CarPlay completely fails to launch, requiring multiple reconnection attempts – sometimes up to five tries – before the system will work. Others report broken Siri audio functionality that persists despite restarting both their iPhones and vehicles.

In addition, some iPhone users have said that CarPlay freezes and shows a black screen. When this happens, CarPlay doesn’t display the currently playing song information on their car’s instrument panel. Lastly, several users have reported CarPlay sound problem.

Whatever the issue — can’t connect your iPhone to a car with CarPlay, your CarPlay apps aren’t opening, or your phone is charging but CarPlay isn’t working—we can help.

Here’s what to do when Apple CarPlay isn’t working on your iPhone.

Warning: Don’t try fixing CarPlay while driving. Pull over so that you can safely solve the issue without being distracted while driving.

How to fix CarPlay not working on iPhone

Check That Your Car and Region Support CarPlay

Go to Apple’s CarPlay compatibility page and confirm that your vehicle is listed as a supported model. If you can’t find your car on the list, contact the vehicle manufacturer directly to ask about CarPlay support.

This sounds like an obvious first step, but it catches more people than you’d think. CarPlay isn’t available in every country and region, and not every car that has a USB port or Bluetooth actually supports it. Some older vehicles have infotainment systems that look like they should work with CarPlay but were manufactured before the feature existed for that model year. You can check Apple’s feature availability page to make sure CarPlay is supported where you live.

Make Sure CarPlay Is Enabled on your iPhone

If you can’t get Apple CarPlay started in your vehicle, it might be because the feature has not yet been enabled on your iPhone. To check if CarPlay is enabled on your iPhone, choose Settings > General > CarPlay and select your vehicle, then make sure “Allow CarPlay While Locked” is enabled. This will prevent CarPlay from disengaging when your iPhone locks.

If your iPhone isn’t detected by CarPlay, make sure that CarPlay isn’t restricted. Choose Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions. If Content & Privacy Restrictions is on, tap Allowed Apps & Features, and make sure that CarPlay is enabled.

Make sure Siri is on

CarPlay depends on Siri to work, so you must make sure Siri is enabled on your iPhone. To do this, press and hold the Side button (the same one you use to lock or wake your device) until you see the Siri symbol appear at the bottom of the screen.

If you’re asked to enable or set up Siri, follow the instructions. Alternatively, choose Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri > Talk & Type to Siri and tap “Siri” or “Hey Siri.” On top of this, make sure that Siri can be accessed when your device is locked. To do this, enable the “Allow Siri When Locked” toggle.

Check Airplane Mode, Bluetooth and VPNs

This mostly apply if wireless CarPlay is not working on your iPhone, but it’s worth a shot even if wired CarPlay is not working.

On your iPhone, choose Settings and make sure that Airplane Mode is turned off. Still in Settings, tap Wi-Fi and make sure that Wi-Fi is turned on. Tap the CarPlay network, and check that Auto-Join is turned on. Finally, tap Bluetooth and make sure that Bluetooth is also turned on.

If your iPhone can’t connect to your car with CarPlay and shows an error that says, “connection failed. Please check the bluetooth and wifi settings on your mobile device,” toggle Bluetooth and Wi-Fi off and on.

Lastly, a VPN connection can interfere with CarPlay, so consider disabling your VPN using your VPN provider’s app if you’re having trouble (a VPN can even interfere with wired connections).

If you use Focus modes on your iPhone, check those too. Go to Settings > Focus and look at any active profiles, particularly the Driving Focus. Some Focus settings can block app notifications or interfere with how CarPlay communicates with your iPhone, and a few users on Reddit have reported that turning off a custom Focus profile (not the built-in Driving one, but personal or work profiles that were active) fixed random CarPlay disconnects they couldn’t explain otherwise.

Wired CarPlay? Disconnect and Reconnect

Some iPhone users have reported that CarPlay disappears for no reason. Other users have reported that CarPlay doesn’t initialize. One way to solve these problems is to force your car to start CarPlay again. Simply disconnect the USB cable from your iPhone and reconnect it. It’s also worth trying connecting to a different USB port if you have one.

Not all USB ports in your car are created equal. Some ports are for charging only and won’t carry the data that CarPlay needs to work. Look for a USB port with a smartphone icon, a CarPlay logo, or a white outline around it — those typically support data transfer. Your car’s owner’s manual should tell you which port to use. If you’ve been plugging into the center console and it’s not working, try the one near the dashboard or glove box instead.

The cable itself matters more than most people realize, too. A cheap USB-C cable that charges your phone at home might not support data transfer at all — you need an MFi-certified cable (look for “Made for iPhone” on the packaging) or the original cable that came in the box with your iPhone. This one issue — using a cable that only carries power, not data — has been the root cause in a staggering number of Apple Community and Reddit threads. It’s also worth inspecting both the cable ends and the USB port in your car for lint, dust, or corrosion. A tiny piece of pocket lint jammed into your iPhone’s USB-C port can block the data pins while still allowing enough contact for charging.

Wireless CarPlay? Restart Wi-Fi Connection

Some iPhone users have said that wireless CarPlay doesn’t work because the iPhone and car can’t maintain a steady Wi-Fi connection. One simple fix for this problem is to forget the CarPlay Wi-Fi network and set it up again.

To do this, go to Settings > Wi-Fi, tap on the information button (the i icon) next to the CarPlay network, and select Forget This Network. Restart your iPhone, and then reconnect to the CarPlay network by following your car manufacturer’s instructions.

Restart Your iPhone and Your Car’s Infotainment System

Sometimes software glitches can cause CarPlay to malfunction. Restarting both your iPhone and your car’s infotainment system could help reset things and get CarPlay working again. Simply turn your iPhone off and back on. Then, restart your car’s stereo system using the manufacturer’s recommended method.

If a standard restart doesn’t do it, try a force restart on your iPhone instead. Press and quickly release the Volume Up button, press and quickly release the Volume Down button, then press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo shows up. This is different from a normal power-off — it clears temporary memory and resets background processes at a deeper level, which can fix CarPlay handshake failures that survive a regular reboot.

Force Quit the CarPlay App

When an app freezes or malfunctions, force closing it and reopening it again often fixes the issue. If a specific CarPlay app (like Maps, Music, or Podcasts) is giving you trouble, you can force quit it and then reopen it.

To close an app on your iPhone, open the app switcher by swiping up from the very bottom of the center of the screen (on iPhones with Face ID) or double-pressing the Home button (on iPhones with Touch ID). Swipe up on the app you want to close. You can now launch the app and try again. Crashed apps can cause all sorts of issues, from wonky behavior to black unresponsive screens.

Update iOS (and Maybe Your Car)

Updating your iPhone can help in a myriad of ways, from adding new features to fixing pesky bugs. If you’re experiencing regular problems with CarPlay on your iPhone, make sure that your phone has been updated to the latest version of iOS for the best results. You can do this under Settings > General > Software Update.

On top of this, many cars now receive over-the-air software updates. These updates add new features and fix old issues, even those associated with CarPlay. If you have a modern vehicle, try updating it using the relevant menu to see if it fixes your CarPlay problems.

If your car doesn’t do over-the-air updates (and many still don’t), you may need to visit your dealership to get the latest infotainment firmware installed. This is especially true for older vehicles where the head unit’s software hasn’t been updated to work properly with newer iPhones and recent versions of iOS. Several users on Apple Community forums have reported that a dealer firmware update — one that took the service department about 15 minutes to apply — completely solved CarPlay issues that no amount of iPhone-side troubleshooting could fix.

Check Wired Accessories Settings

If you’re using wired CarPlay and your iPhone keeps asking you to unlock it before CarPlay will connect, the Wired Accessories setting might be the cause. Go to Settings > Privacy & Security, scroll down, and tap Wired Accessories. If it’s set to Automatically Allow When Unlocked (which is the default), your iPhone blocks all USB data connections — including CarPlay — whenever the phone is locked.

Change the setting to Always Allow if you want CarPlay to connect without unlocking your phone every time. The other options are Always Ask and Ask for New Accessories, but both of those will interrupt CarPlay too. This setting exists to protect against data theft through public USB charging stations, which is a real concern at airports and train stations — but your own car’s USB port is a trusted connection, not some random kiosk. If you regularly drive for a couple of hours without unlocking your iPhone mid-trip, this one setting can be the reason CarPlay drops out or refuses to start, and changing it to Always Allow fixes it immediately.

“Forget” Your Car in CarPlay Settings

If your iPhone is still not working with CarPlay, you should forget your car and CarPlay settings, then set it up from scratch. This worked for me, so give it a try. Follow these steps:

• On your car stereo, go to Settings and delete ALL phones listed in Bluetooth settings.
• On your iPhone, Go to Settings > Bluetooth and forget any car stereos listed under My Devices.
• On your iPhone, go to Settings > General > CarPlay and forget any car listed there.
• Restart your iPhone AND your car stereo by turning them off and back on.
• Set up CarPlay again:
  • If your car supports CarPlay using the USB port, plug your iPhone into the USB port of your car or stereo. The USB port might be labeled with a CarPlay icon or a smartphone icon.
  • If your car supports wireless CarPlay, press and hold the voice command button on your steering wheel to set up CarPlay. Or make sure that your car is in wireless or Bluetooth pairing mode. Then on your iPhone, go to Settings > General > CarPlay > Available Cars and choose your car. Check the manual that came with your car for more information.

When you’re deleting old pairings from the car’s Bluetooth settings, make sure you remove every phone that’s listed — not just yours. Cars can store a limited number of paired devices (often around 6 to 8, depending on the model), and having too many old phones sitting in that list can prevent new connections from sticking. If you share the car with a partner or family member, their old device entries could be part of the problem.

If forgetting and re-pairing doesn’t work, one other thing to try before giving up on this step is renaming your iPhone. Go to Settings > General > About and tap the Name field at the top to change it. Some car infotainment systems get confused when a new iPhone has the same name as a previously paired device, and changing the name forces the car to treat it as a completely different phone. It’s a weird fix, but Apple Support has recommended it directly to users, and it works more often than you’d expect.

Reset Network Settings

Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings. Your iPhone will restart, and once it’s back on, try connecting to CarPlay again.

Save this troubleshooting step for later in the process, because when you reset your network settings, all saved Wi-Fi passwords are erased along with your Bluetooth pairings, VPN configurations, and cellular settings. You’ll need to re-enter Wi-Fi passwords for every network you use — home, work, coffee shops, all of them. It’s a bit of a pain to set everything back up, but this step clears out corrupted network profiles and broken Bluetooth handshake data that can silently prevent CarPlay from connecting. For wireless CarPlay problems in particular, this is one of the most effective fixes you can try. If you’ve worked through everything else in this article and CarPlay still won’t cooperate, resetting network settings is the step that finally unsticks things for a lot of people.

Fix CarPlay Issues on Your iPhone With Minimal Fuss

It’s frustrating if your iPhone is not working with Apple CarPlay, as being unable to use your phone responsibly on the road can be very limiting. But with the troubleshooting tips above, you can get rid of the issues preventing your iPhone from working with CarPlay and get back to listening to tunes, navigating your journey, or getting in touch with loved ones safely and conveniently.

If you’ve gone through every step in this article and CarPlay still isn’t working, the problem might not be on your iPhone’s end at all. Contact your car’s manufacturer or visit the dealership first — infotainment firmware updates are free in most cases and fix the majority of persistent CarPlay failures that software troubleshooting on the phone can’t touch. If the dealership confirms your car’s firmware is up to date and the problem continues, then reach out to Apple Support directly or visit an Apple Store. In some rare cases, the issue can be a faulty USB-C port on the iPhone itself, and that’s something only Apple’s diagnostics can confirm.

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If your iPhone isn’t working as expected, you can try restarting it by turning it off, then turning it back on. If turning it off and on doesn’t fix the issue, try forcing it to restart.

How to Turn iPhone on or off

Turn on iPhone

1. Press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.
2. Release the Side button.

Turn off iPhone

1. Go to Settings > General > Shut Down.
2. Drag the Slide to Power Off slider.

You can also shut down your iPhone using physical buttons:

• iPhone with Face ID: Simultaneously press and hold the side button and either volume button until the sliders appear, then drag the Power Off slider.
• iPhone with the Home button: Press and hold the side button, then drag the Slide to Power Off slider.

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Let’s walk through the steps to fix the problem when your iPhone isn’t connecting to Wi-Fi. If your iPhone cellular data is not working, we have a separate troubleshooting guide that you may want to check out.

How to Fix an iPhone Not Connecting to Wi-Fi

1. Check the Wi-Fi Menu on Your iPhone

Open the Settings app on your iPhone and check whether the Wi-Fi network you want to connect to is within range and already connected.

Tap to go back to the main Settings page, then take a look at the Airplane Mode slider. Having airplane mode enabled turns off all wireless communication, so your iPhone won’t connect to Wi-Fi properly when it’s on.

Because of this, toggling airplane mode on and back off can be a useful troubleshooting step when your iPhone won’t connect to Wi-Fi. Try this before proceeding, and make sure airplane mode is off going forward.

Next, tap the Wi-Fi entry in Settings. Make sure the Wi-Fi slider at the top is green, which means the feature is enabled. Below this, when everything is working, you’ll see the name of your network with a checkmark next to it, showing that you’re connected.

If this doesn’t appear, tap the name of the network you want to connect to in the Other Networks list below to connect to it. If you don’t see the network here, make sure that you are within range of the Wi-Fi network.

The exact distance that Wi-Fi covers will vary based on your equipment, but you should be as close to your router as possible to ensure a strong signal. If you know you’re close and still don’t see your Wi-Fi network, or it doesn’t connect when you tap it, you’ll need to continue to additional troubleshooting.

2. Reboot Your iPhone and Wi-Fi Router

Restart your iPhone, as well as your Wi-Fi router, to get rid of any simple issues before you continue. To reboot your iPhone, go to Settings ⇒ General ⇒ Shut Down, then drag the power slider.

If your Wi-Fi router has a physical power button, power it off, wait about a minute, then power it back on. If your Wi-Fi router doesn’t have a power button, unplug the power cord from the power outlet, wait about a minute, then plug it back in.

Once the Wi-Fi router has rebooted, go back to Settings ⇒ Wi-Fi and tap your network name again. In case it doesn’t connect, we’ll walk you through the next steps.

If you still don’t see the name of your network on the menu, and it’s your home network, make sure that your network isn’t hidden. Also, confirm all your equipment is plugged in and the lights on your modem and router aren’t flashing red or similar. If you’re trying to connect to a public network that won’t appear, speak to its administrator.

3. Forget and Add the Network Again

If hitting the network name on the Wi-Fi menu doesn’t connect properly, tap the blue i icon next to your network’s name. On the resulting menu, tap Forget This Network, then hit Forget to confirm. This will clear the saved Wi-Fi password and require you to manually add it again.

Back on the Wi-Fi screen, select your network and type in its password. Your iPhone should connect to Wi-Fi with the correct password. But if the password doesn’t work, whoever administers the network might have recently changed it.

For networks where you’re in charge, you can log into your router to view the password and change it, if needed. For networks that aren’t your own, you’ll need to ask the owner to confirm the password. Make sure that you type the password carefully, and don’t confuse characters like “1” and “l”.

In case this step solved your issue, it’s a good idea to enable the Auto-Join slider on the network’s options page. With this on, your iPhone will automatically connect to your Wi-Fi network when within range.

4. Look for a Login Page (for Public Wi-Fi)

Open Safari or another browser and try to visit any website after connecting to a public network. You should be brought to a sign-in page where you’ll need to tap a button to confirm that you agree to the network’s terms of service.

Many of these steps assume that your iPhone won’t connect to Wi-Fi at home. But when you’re trying to get online on a public network, like those at an airport or hotel, there’s often an extra step you have to complete before you can get online.

After you do this, the Wi-Fi network should work properly, though keep in mind that some functions, like games and media streaming, may still be blocked on that network.

5. Check Your Wi-Fi Network for Issues

Even once your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi, you might still have issues with the network not letting you get online. In Settings ⇒ Wi-Fi, you’ll see a message like “No Internet Connection” underneath your network name when there’s an issue. Tap the network to see more details about the problem.

If an error appears here, it almost certainly affects your whole network, so other devices won’t be able to get online either. Try getting online with another device, like an Android phone or a laptop, to confirm this.

6. Update All Devices

Update your iPhone by going to Settings ⇒ General ⇒ Software Update. While a software update isn’t likely to fix iPhone Wi-Fi issues, it’s worth a try if you’ve reached this point.

Then, update your router. The instructions for doing this vary by device, so try a Google search for your model, or consulting the manual, for help.

7. Try Connecting to Another Wi-Fi Network and Reset Network Settings

Try connecting your iPhone to a different Wi-Fi network to determine where the problem lies. If you’re able to connect successfully at a friend’s house or a coffee shop, then the problem is with your home network. But if your iPhone won’t connect to Wi-Fi anywhere, then something on your device is the problem.

In this case, go to Settings ⇒ General ⇒ Transfer or Reset iPhone ⇒ Reset ⇒ Reset Network Settings. This will set everything network-related on your iPhone, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and any VPNs, back to their default options. It’s a bit of a pain to set everything back up, but it’s the final troubleshooting step to weed out strange problems on your device.

If your iPhone still won’t connect to any Wi-Fi networks after resetting network settings, you should contact Apple Support. Your device likely has a hardware problem.

iPhone Won’t Connect to Wi-Fi? Now You Know the Fix

You don’t have to stress when your iPhone isn’t connecting to Wi-Fi. The problem usually lies with a simple mistake or is network-wide, so there’s probably nothing wrong with your iPhone. By following these simple steps, you can get your device back on Wi-Fi and online again.

There are ways to improve the Wi-Fi performance of your iPhone too, in case you find that it’s not suitable once your device connects.

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It’s the mundane problems with technology that are the most frustrating. Your iPhone is on and seemingly connected, for example, but you can’t get data in any apps and you see an error message in Safari that your phone isn’t connected to the internet.

Why is your iPhone cellular data not working? Let’s look at these easy ways to fix your iPhone cellular data problem now.

How to Fix iPhone Cellular Data Not Working

Make Sure You Haven’t Exceeded Your Mobile Data Limit

The first thing you should do if cellular data is not working on your iPhone is to make sure that you haven’t exceeded the allowed data limit. Some carriers allow you to continue using the internet at a fee even after you’ve used up the allowed data, while others forbid internet access.

If this is the cause, you’ll need to reactivate your mobile plan or top up your quota, then you’re good to go! Cellular data should start working on your iPhone immediately. Contact your carrier’s support (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile) if you have issues doing so, and consider limiting your data usage in the future to avoid running out again.

Turn Off Your Wi-Fi

Go to Settings > Wi-Fi and tap the Wi-Fi toggle to temporarily disable it. Your iPhone will be forced to switch over to cellular data and use that instead. This worked on both my iPhone 17 Pro and my wife’s iPhone 16.

Sometimes your iPhone can get caught between a Wi-Fi network and cellular, and stick with Wi-Fi even when that’s the wrong choice. If you are outside your home, for example, you might be just outside the practical range of your Wi-Fi network, and your iPhone should switch over to cellular data. But because the phone can still connect to your Wi-Fi network — barely — it stays connected, even though it can’t exchange any data.

Toggle Airplane Mode

Go to Settings and look for the Airplane mode toggle. If it’s
already on, that is probably your problem right there — when
Airplane Mode is turned on, Cellular Data is automatically turned
off on an iPhone. If it’s off, turn it on, wait a few seconds,
and then turn it off.

While there are a lot of reasons cellular data may not be
working on your iPhone, toggling your wireless connection off and
back on again is one quick and easy trick that often gets it
working again.

Toggle Your Mobile Data Setting

Go to Settings and tap Cellular. If Cellular Data is off, tap it to turn it on. Otherwise, tap it to disable, wait a moment, and tap it again to turn it back on.

Disabling and re-enabling mobile data sometimes helps fix minor glitches by giving your phone a fresh chance to re-establish an internet link. It’s also possible that mobile data was accidentally toggled off on your iPhone even if Airplane mode is not enabled. Now test your internet connection and see if that solved your problem.

Check for a Carrier Settings Update

Check for a carrier settings update by going to Settings > General > About. If there’s a carrier update available, you’ll be prompted to install it. Since cellular data is not working on your iPhone, make sure that your device is connected to a working Wi-Fi before checking.

Apple and your wireless carrier release updates in order to help your iPhone connect to your wireless carrier’s network more efficiently. A problem can occur if your cellular provider has recently updated its configuration and the changes failed to update automatically on your phone for some reason.

Reseat Your SIM Card

If your iPhone has a physical SIM card, find the SIM card removal tool that came with your phone — if that’s no longer around, you can also use a thin paper clip. Insert the tool into the hole near the SIM card tray and push gently but firmly until the tray pops out. Make sure the SIM card is seated properly in its tray and then carefully reinsert it.

Reseating the SIM card is not hard to do and can help fix cellular data issues caused by a loose or improperly seated card.

Restart Your iPhone

Go to Settings > General > Shut Down. Drag the Slide to Power off slider from left to right to turn off your iPhone. Wait a few seconds, then press and hold the side button until the Apple logo flashes onto the center of the screen.

If nothing above has worked, restarting your iPhone should clear out any temporary hiccups blocking your mobile data. It only takes a few minutes to shut it off and then turn it back on again. If a regular restart doesn’t work, you may want to force your iPhone to restart. See our guide to learn how to force restart an iPhone.

Reset Your Network Settings

Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings. You may have to enter your passcode to proceed.

Save this troubleshooting step for last, because when you reset your network settings, all saved networks, paired Bluetooth devices and Wi-Fi passwords will be erased, so you’ll need to manually reconnect to all your favorite networks. If Cellular Data still doesn’t work on your iPhone, it could be a result of corruption in your phone’s network settings, which this reset can clear up.

Solved: iPhone Cellular Data Not Working

We’ve seen how to fix the issue of your iPhone mobile data not working. To rule out issues, first check whether you have an active mobile plan with sufficient data left. Also, ensure that your device’s airplane mode is turned off.

If your iPhone still can’t connect, Apple advises you to contact your carrier to see if there are other causes. For example, an outage in your area might cause all connections to fail. In case your carrier responds that there’s no problem with your account or network, you’ll have to reach out to Apple Support to resolve the issue. It may be a problem with your iPhone.

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Turn off iPhone

The quickest way to turn off your iPhone is using the physical buttons on your device. Exactly how to do this varies slightly by model, since certain iPhones include different types of buttons:

• iPhone model with Face ID: Simultaneously press and hold the side button and either volume button until the sliders appear, then drag the Power Off slider towards the right.
• iPhone model with the Home button: Press and hold the side button, then drag the slider towards the right.
• iPhone model with a Home Button and a Top Button: Press and hold the top button, then drag the slider towards the right.

Another way to shut down your iPhone is via Siri. All you need to do is say, "Hey Siri, turn off my iPhone." Siri should respond with a confirmation, asking, "Just to confirm, you want to power off this device?" Then, responding with "Yes" shuts down your iPhone right away.

You can also turn off your iPhone using the Settings app. To do so, go to Settings, tap General, scroll down to find Shut Down, then drag the power off slider to complete the process. This method is particularly useful if your physical buttons aren’t working properly.

Another way to shut down your iPhone if your physical buttons aren’t working properly is by using the power off button in control centre. If you have an iPhone X or later, swipe down from the top right corner of the screen to open the Control Center. If you have an iPhone SE, iPhone 8 or earlier, swipe up from the bottom edge of any screen. Press and hold (then release) the power button for a second. Then, you can simply drag the power slider to turn off your iPhone.

How to fix iPhone not turning off issue

But what if your iPhone doesn’t turn off or the device is frozen and won’t respond to screen inputs? That’s when it’s time to force restart your iPhone.

Fix 1: Force restart your iPhone

If iPhone isn’t responding, and you can’t turn it off, try forcing it to restart.

If you have iPhone X or newer

If you have any model in the iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone 11, iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15, iPhone 16, iPhone 17 families (including variations like the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max or iPhone 16 Plus), press and quickly release the volume up button, press and quickly release the volume down button, then press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.

If you have iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus

On your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus, press and hold both the side button and the volume down button at the same time until you see the Apple logo (this might take longer than 10 seconds).

If you have iPhone 6 or earlier

On your iPhone 6s and earlier, press and hold both the Home button and the side button or the top button until you see the Apple logo (this takes around 10 seconds).

Now try turning off your iPhone using any of these methods:

• Simultaneously press and hold the side button and either volume button until the sliders appear, then drag the Power Off slider.
• Go to Settings > General > Shut Down, then drag the slider.
• Swipe down from the top-right of your iPhone and press and hold down on the power button in the top-right of the control center, then drag the slider.

If your iPhone still won’t turn off, use Siri to shut down your device. All you need to do is say, "Hey Siri, turn off my iPhone." Siri should respond with a confirmation, asking, "Just to confirm, you want to power off this device?" Then, replying with yes shuts down your iPhone right away.

Fix 2: Put your iPhone in Recovery Mode

If force restarting didn’t resolve the issue, putting your iPhone in recovery mode lets you update or restore iOS using your computer. The below steps will work with iPhone 8 or later, including iPhone SE (2nd generation and later).

Prepare your computer

Make sure that your Mac is up to date. If you’re using a PC, make sure you have the latest version of the Apple Devices app or iTunes.

Connect your iPhone

Connect your iPhone to your computer with a USB cable, then open the Finder on your Mac, or open the Apple Devices app on your PC. If your PC doesn’t have the Apple Devices app, or your Mac is using macOS Mojave or earlier, open iTunes instead.

Enter Recovery Mode

Keep your iPhone connected and wait until the Connect to computer screen appears. Press and quickly release the volume up button. Press and quickly release the volume down button. Then, press and hold the side button until you see the Connect to computer screen.

Update or Restore your iPhone

Once your iPhone is in recovery mode, select your iPhone from the sidebar in Finder or from the top-left corner in iTunes, then go to the Summary or General tab and click Update or Restore, depending on your needs. Update will install the latest version of iOS without erasing any data. Restore will update iOS while also erasing all the data and resetting your iPhone to factory settings.

Exit Recovery Mode without restoring

If you need to exit recovery mode, but you don’t want to update or restore your iPhone, you should be able to do so by force restarting your iPhone. To do this, disconnect your iPhone from the computer, then quickly press and release the volume up button, then quickly press and release the volume down button, and then press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.

And if recovery mode didn’t help solve your software issues, consider using DFU mode with your iPhone instead, which offers a deeper level of software reset for your device.

Fix 3: Put your iPhone in DFU mode

DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode offers a deeper level of software reset than recovery mode. Follow these steps to enter DFU mode on an iPhone 8 or later.

Prepare for DFU mode

Connect your iPhone to your computer with a USB cable and open the Finder on your Mac, or open the Apple Devices app or iTunes on your PC.

Enter DFU mode

Quickly press and release the volume up button, then quickly press and release the volume down button, and then press and hold the side button until the screen goes black. As soon as the screen turns black, press and hold the volume down button while continuing to hold the side button.

Complete the DFU process

After 5 seconds, release the side button while continuing to hold the volume down button until your iPhone shows up in iTunes or Finder. As soon as it appears in iTunes or Finder, release the volume button. Your iPhone is now in DFU mode.

Update or Restore from DFU mode

Once your iPhone is in DFU mode, select your iPhone in Finder or iTunes, go to the Summary or General tab, and click Update or Restore depending on your needs. Update will install the latest version of iOS without erasing any data. Restore will update iOS while also erasing all the data and resetting your iPhone to factory settings.

Exit DFU mode without restoring

If you need to exit DFU mode, but you don’t want to update or restore your iPhone, you should be able to do so by force restarting your iPhone. To do this, disconnect your iPhone from the computer, then do a force restart.

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AirDrop is doubtless one of the most useful and convenient features for Apple users. The feature is designed to let you send and receive photos, videos, links, documents, contacts, passwords and anything else that can be transferred via the in-app Share button on your Apple device.

And while AirDrop is useful, it can be a surprisingly finicky feature that sometimes fails to work for seemingly no particular reason.

How to Fix AirDrop Not Working on iPhone Issue

If AirDrop is not working on your iPhone, here are the top nine ways, from toggling wireless networks to force restarting your phone, to get back up and sharing wirelessly as quickly as possible.

Fix 1: Check AirDrop Settings

The first thing you need to check if AirDrop is not working on your iPhone is to make sure the feature is turned on. There is one inactive setting and two active settings for AirDrop: Receiving Off prevents anyone from sharing anything with you over AirDrop, Contacts Only limits shares to people whose email address or mobile number appears in your contacts, and Everyone for 10 Minutes temporarily accepts shares from any sender (Note: On earlier versions of iOS and iPadOS, the latter option is called Everyone. The 10-minute limit was introduced to help prevent users from becoming the victim of an unsolicited AirDrop share.)

If you’re having trouble getting AirDrop to work, try switching to Everyone for 10 Minutes (or Everyone).

1. Go to Settings on your iPhone.

2. Tap General.

3. Tap AirDrop.

4. Select Everyone for 10 Minutes (or Everyone).

Fix2: Enable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

You probably know that AirDrop relies on both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to transfer files over the air, so you should make sure both of these wireless networks are turned on for the devices you want to use to AirDrop.

Turn on Wi-Fi:

1. Go to Settings on your iPhone.

2. Tap Wi-Fi.

3. To the right of Wi-Fi, make sure the button is swiped to the right.

Turn on Bluetooth

1. Go to Settings on your iPhone.

2. Tap Bluetooth.

3. Make sure the Bluetooth button is on.

If you find that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are already on, it’s a good idea to toggle them off and back on again as an easy way to quickly resolve any potential wireless glitches.

Fix 3: Make sure the iPhone is unlocked

If you’re trying to AirDrop something to someone else’s iPhone or someone is AirDropping to your iPhone, here’s an easy fix: Make sure the target phone is turned on and unlocked. A locked iPhone won’t appear as a device that’s available to receive files via AirDrop. Simply unlock your iPhone using Face ID, Touch ID or passcode to receive files.

Fix 4: Bring the Devices Closer to Each Other

If the iPhone is unlocked and it’s still not working, try bringing them closer together. This can be especially important if the Wi-Fi is spotty and AirDrop is trying to use Bluetooth to transfer files. Bluetooth has a range of about 33 feet (10 meters) on modern iPhones, so make sure the two devices you want to use AirDrop between are within this range, otherwise it might not work.

Fix 5: Disable Personal Hotspot

If you’re hosting a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone to provide internet access to another device, AirDrop won’t work. The only solution is to turn off the Personal Hotspot. This will make the internet connection unavailable to the device that was using the hotspot, but you can always turn it back on again once you’ve transferred files over AirDrop.

To turn off your hotspot, follow these steps:

1. Go to Settings.

2. Tap Personal Hotspot. At the top of the page, swipe the button for Allow Others to Join to the left. Your personal hotspot is now disabled and you can try to AirDrop again.

Fix 6: Make sure your devices are updated

Does the other device support AirDrop? If you are trying to send to an older device, you might run into trouble.

You can use AirDrop on any iPhone running iOS 7 or later. If you’re having issues, you should check on the iPhone’s iOS version and update it if needed. Likewise, if you are trying to AirDrop to an iPad, AirDrop works on iPadOS 13 and later – update your iPad to the latest version of the operating system if needed.

1. On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings.

2. Tap General.

3. Tap Software Update.

4. If an update is available, tap Update Now and follow the onscreen instructions.

You can also AirDrop from your iPhone to your Mac, as long as it is running OS X 10.10 or higher.

Fix 7: Disable your Mac’s firewall

If you are trying to AirDrop from your iPhone to a Mac, you should also check that your firewall settings allow for new connections – otherwise, AirDrop might not work. You’ll need to make your computer’s firewall settings less strict, which should allow it to receive AirDrops.

1. On your Mac, click the Apple symbol in the menu bar and select System Settings… (or System Preferences… on older Macs).

2. Select the Network menu (Privacy & Security on older Macs.)

3. Click Options…. (On older Macs, click the padlock and enter your admin password or use Touch ID, then click Firewall Options….)

4. Switch off (or uncheck the box next to) Block all incoming connections.

5. Switch on (or check the box next to) Automatically allow built-in software to receive incoming connections.

Fix 8: Force restart your iPhone

If none of the above have solved AirDrop issues on an iPhone, try doing a force restart. A force restart is especially useful if you recently changed some settings on your iPhone. A force restart can also flush out any iOS glitch that is preventing AirDrop from working properly.

1. Quickly press and release the Volume Up button.

2. Quickly press and release the Volume Down button.

3. Press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears, then release the Side button.

During this process, you will see a slider to power off the iPhone. You’re going to want to ignore it and continue holding down the Side button until the screen goes black. At that point, the Apple logo will pop up, and after the restart is complete, the screen will activate once again.

Fix 9: Contact Apple Support

If none of the above steps have solved AirDrop issue on your iPhone, it could be down to a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi hardware issue. If you are not sure, the best course of action is to contact Apple Support or check in to a Genius Bar at your local Apple store and they can run a diagnostic check on your device.

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• Coming in September 2026, the iPhone 18 lineup will include Apple’s first foldable iPhone.

iPhone 18 – 2026

With the iPhone 18 lineup planned for 2026, Apple is making major changes. There will be tweaks to the launch timelines of the different iPhone models, plus Apple is planning to introduce its first-ever foldable iPhone.

The full iPhone 18 lineup is expected to include the iPhone 18, the low-cost iPhone 18e, the iPhone 18 Pro, the iPhone 18 Pro Max, and the all-new iPhone 18 Fold, though naming for the new foldable hasn’t been established. That’s a lot of iPhones, so the four more expensive models will launch in fall 2026 and the less expensive models will follow in early 2027. The iPhone 18 Air, Pro, Pro Max, and Fold will come in September 2026, while the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e will launch in 2027.

A Split Launch Strategy

With the iPhone 18 lineup, Apple is changing the timing for new iPhone releases. The more expensive iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max will launch in the fall of 2026 as usual, alongside the new foldable iPhone, but the more affordable iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e models won’t arrive until spring 2027. Customers who want to upgrade during the standard fall timeline will need to opt for one of the pricier iPhone models, while those who want a better deal will have to wait.

The First Foldable iPhone

Multiple rumors suggest that Apple’s first foldable iPhone will launch in the fall of 2026, with the device arriving alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models. It’s not clear what Apple plans to name the device at this time, but people have taken to calling it the "iPhone Fold" for now.

Design and Display

The first foldable iPhone will open up book style, which means it will have a smaller outer display and then a larger, wider inner display. Design-wise, it will be similar to the Pixel Fold or the Galaxy Fold.

When folded, the iPhone will have a display that’s around 5.3 inches, and when open, it will have a much larger 7.6-inch display. It could be as thin as 4.5mm when unfolded, and around 9mm when it is closed, though rumors have differed on thickness. Ming-Chi Kuo thinks it will be 4.5mm, while Weibo leaker Instant Digital says it’s going to measure in at 4.8mm thick when open. Keeping the foldable iPhone thin has been a priority for Apple when designing the device.

The outer display will be usable when the device is closed, but opening it up will provide access to the larger inner display. Apple is expected to use a titanium casing, and the design is meant to minimize creasing.

Apple will use ultra-thin glass for the foldable iPhone, with Samsung set to create the displays. The outer display is expected to have a hole-punch rear camera, while the inner display will use under-display camera technology.

Analyst Jeff Pu believes the foldable iPhone will have a frame made from titanium and aluminum. Apple could use titanium for the stress-bearing parts of the frame to ensure that it doesn’t bend, and aluminum in other areas for heat dissipation and to keep weight low.

No Crease

Rumors suggest the first foldable iPhone will have no visible crease or a nearly invisible crease, unlike most foldable devices on the market. Apple pursued eliminating the crease regardless of cost, and ensuring no crease is one reason it took Apple so long to design a foldable iPhone.

Apple is using a combination of titanium and stainless steel for the hinge, along with liquid metal. The design minimizes creasing and improves durability.

No Face ID

The foldable iPhone is rumored to use Touch ID instead of Face ID, because there isn’t space for the Face ID hardware in the device. Instead, Touch ID could be built into a button on the device, similar to how Apple’s iPad mini works.

Mockups

A 3D printed mockup version of the iPhone Fold provides an idea of what the device will look like. The mockup isn’t spot on because we don’t know Apple’s exact specifications for the iPhone Fold as of yet, but it is in line with multiple rumors that we’ve heard at 7.6 inches when open and 5.5 inches when closed.

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It’s smaller than the iPhone mini, but it will have the largest display of an iPhone to date. It’s rumored to have a 4:3 aspect ratio, and it will be short and wide, featuring a book-like form factor.

Rear Camera

The foldable iPhone camera will have a Main lens and an Ultra Wide lens with no Telephoto lens. Rumors suggest that both lenses will be 48 megapixels, which isn’t too surprising because current iPhone models have 48-megapixel lenses.

Front Camera

The iPhone Fold’s interior display will reportedly have a 24-megapixel under-display camera, which would be an industry first. Some Android devices use under-display cameras, but not at that high resolution.

The exterior screen will have a hole punch cutout for a front-facing camera that can be used when the iPhone is closed.

Battery Life

The foldable iPhone could have a battery in the 5,400 to 5,800 mAh range, which would make it the largest battery capacity that Apple has used in an iPhone. The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the current largest battery at 5,088 mAh.

Pricing

The foldable iPhone could cost nearly twice as much as the iPhone 17 Pro Max, and Apple could price it somewhere between $1,800 and $2,500, which is double what the iPhone 17 Pro costs. The latest rumors suggest it will be on the higher side of that estimate.

No SIM

Apple’s foldable iPhone won’t have a SIM slot and will instead use eSIM, much like the iPhone Air.

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple’s first foldable will see the addition of a new high-end flagship model to the iPhone lineup, but Apple is still planning to launch standard iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max devices.

Design

The iPhone 18 Pro models are expected to feature the same general design as the iPhone 17 Pro models, offering a triple-lens rear camera system with camera plateau. Rumors suggest that the Ceramic Shield area for MagSafe charging could be "slightly transparent," but it is not clear what that means.

The front of the device could look different, with either a slimmed-down Dynamic Island or no Dynamic Island at all. Apple could potentially adopt just a hole punch cutout at the top left corner of the display for the camera.

The iPhone 18 Pro Max will be thicker, which will also make it heavier. Rumors suggest that it could be the heaviest iPhone to date, weighing in at over 240 grams. The iPhone 17 Pro Max weighs 233 grams.

The iPhone 18 Pro models may not have a two-tone look like the iPhone 17 Pro models. Apple has reportedly updated the back glass to minimize the color difference between the glass and the aluminum frame for a more unified appearance.

Colors

Rumors suggest that Apple is considering three color options for the "special" iPhone 18 Pro color. Options include a brown coffee-like shade, purple, and burgundy.

Sizing

Apple isn’t expected to change the sizes of the iPhone 18 Pro models, and they will feature the same 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch display sizes as the current models.

Under-Display Face ID

There have been rumors suggesting the iPhone 18 Pro models will include under-display Face ID, with the TrueDepth camera hardware located under the display, but there has been disagreement over whether we’ll actually see the under-screen technology in 2026.

The Information’s Wayne Ma has believed that iPhone 18 Pro models will have all of the TrueDepth camera hardware under the display, with just a hole punch camera, allowing for the Dynamic Island to be removed. Other rumors suggest only some of the hardware is being moved under the display, which would mean there would still be a Dynamic Island.

Dynamic Island Rumors

With some of the Face ID components moving under the display, there are conflicting rumors about the Dynamic Island. It’s going to disappear, get smaller, or move to a new location depending on which rumor you’re looking at, so we don’t know for sure what the front of the iPhone will look like.

Here are the possibilities:

• Smaller Dynamic Island – Analyst Ross Young and other leakers believe the Dynamic Island will remain, but will be smaller in size. Only the front camera and infrared camera will be visible with the rest of the hardware under the display, allowing for a smaller size.
• No Dynamic Island – The Information‘s Wayne Ma and Chinese leakers say that iPhone 18 Pro models will have a hole punch camera at the top left of the display, with no Dynamic Island.
• Dynamic Island at Top Left – Leaker Jon Prosser says that the iPhone 18 Pro models will have a camera at the top left of the display, along with a Dynamic Island. It will supposedly move to where the time is displayed now. Functionality will remain the same, expanding from the left corner.

At this point, a smaller Dynamic Island sounds like the most plausible option given the evidence, but we’ll have to wait for further information for a clearer picture of the iPhone 18 Pro’s design.

Leaker Ice Universe has provided a mockup of the alleged size of the iPhone 18 Pro’s Dynamic Island. He claims the Dynamic Island will be 35 percent narrower than the iPhone 17 Dynamic Island, with a widget of around 13.5mm, down from 20.7mm.

Variable Aperture Camera Lens and New Sensor

The Main camera in the iPhone 18 Pro could have a variable aperture, which would provide users with more control over how their photos look. iPhone users would be able to manually adjust how much light gets to the sensor, cutting down on overexposure and providing new customization options for lighting and depth of field.

At least one of the iPhone 18 Pro models could feature a new three-layer stacked image sensor developed by Samsung. The advanced image sensor would make the camera more responsive, plus it could cut down on noise, increase dynamic range, and more.

The Main and Telephoto lenses in the iPhone 18 Pro models could feature a larger aperture, allowing for more light in poor lighting conditions.

Apple is testing an updated telephoto camera with a larger aperture. A wider aperture would let in more light for less noise, improved shutter speed, and better background separation.

Apple is allegedly considering a teleconverter to go along with the variable aperture lens planned for the iPhone 18 Pro. Teleconverters are optical elements that can be added to lenses to increase the effective focal length and improve zoom reach, but at the cost of light intake. It’s not clear how this system would be used in a smartphone.

C2 Modem

Apple’s next-generation C2 modem chip is expected in 2026, and it is expected to be more capable than the current C1 and C1X. The C2 could feature mmWave 5G connectivity, and it will be closer in performance to the Qualcomm modem chips that it will replace.

Apple’s C2 modem could add support for 5G satellite connectivity, allowing Apple to use NR-NTN, or New Radio Non-Terrestrial Networks. The NR-NTN standard can relate to direct phone-to-satellite links as well as the use of satellites as backhaul for carrier networks to extend coverage into remote areas.

The addition would perhaps allow the iPhone 18 Pro models to offer full internet access over satellite, supplementing 5G networks for increased coverage when standard networks are unavailable. Apple is planning to allow third-party apps to access a satellite connection, plus Apple Maps and the Photos app could work over satellite.

A20 Chip

The iPhone 18 Pro models and the foldable iPhone will use Apple’s A20 chip. The A20 will use TSMC’s 2nm process for power and efficiency improvements.

The transition to 2nm will allow for more transistors in each chip, which will boost performance. The A20 chips could be up to 15 percent faster and 30 percent more efficient than A19 chips.

The A20 chip will be packaged with TSMC’s Wafer-Level Multi-Chip Module (WMCM) technology, but it’s not clear if this change will be limited to the higher-end models.

With WMCM, the A20 chips will have RAM integrated directly onto the same wafer as the CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine, rather than the RAM being adjacent to the chip and connected via silicon interposer. The update to WMCM could bring faster performance for Apple Intelligence and longer battery life, while also cutting down on the size of the A20 chip to allow more space inside the iPhone for other components.

The A20 chip that Apple has planned for the iPhone 18 models could be much more expensive than prior-generation A-series chips because of the 2-nanometer technology. TSMC has apparently told Apple that 2nm chip pricing will be at least 50% higher than 3-nanometer processors because of the cost of manufacturing and equipment. The high cost could see the 2-nanometer chips restricted to higher-end iPhone 18 models.

Though some rumors suggest that Apple will only make high-end versions of its 2-nanometer chip, other rumors say Apple is planning both 2nm A20 and A20 Pro chips. The iPhone 18 could get the A20, with the iPhone 18 Pro to get the A20 Pro.

Battery Life

The iPhone 18 Pro Max will have a bigger battery and it will continue to have some of the best battery life in a smartphone. It is rumored to feature a 5,100 to 5,200 mAh battery, with additional efficiency improvements coming with the 2-nanometer A20 Pro chip.

Pricing

While RAM prices have increased, Apple is focused on cost management and plans to keep the price of the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18 Pro models the same as the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro models.

The iPhone 17 costs $799, the iPhone 17 Pro costs $1,099, and the iPhone 17 Pro Max costs $1,199.

iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e

The lower-cost iPhone models won’t be Apple’s focus in the fall of 2026, and we know little about them other than they are in development at the current time. Apple won’t release them until spring 2027. The standard iPhone 18 models are not expected to feature design changes.

Display

The iPhone 18 will feature an improved display, and Apple is said to have unprecedentedly high requirements for brightness, which at least one supplier is struggling with.

Camera Control Button

The iPhone 18 models could have a simplified Camera Control button, which would cut down on costs. The current Camera Control button features both capacitive and pressure sensors for detecting touch gestures and pressure levels, but the next-generation version could eliminate the capacitive sensing layer. Pressure sensing would instead be used for all Camera Control functions.

iPhone 18 Air

Apple is planning to continue to offer the iPhone "Air" series, though a launch timeline for the second-generation model is unknown. It was initially rumored to be coming out alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models in September 2026, but Apple allegedly delayed it because of poor sales of the first-generation model.

Apple is exploring adding a second camera to the device to make it more appealing to consumers and to justify its high price point, and it could now launch in spring 2027 alongside the iPhone 18.

Launch Date

The foldable iPhone, the iPhone 18 Pro, and the iPhone 18 Pro Max will launch in September 2026, while the iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e are expected to follow in spring 2027. The second-generation iPhone Air may

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Recent leaks align with this, even suggesting ~4.8 mm fully open. For layout, one tipster says the volume buttons have moved to the top-right edge, with the power/Cam Control button on the right side (as on current iPads), and a camera "plateau" on the back left like the iPhone Air.

Display

Dual-Screen Configuration

The Fold is expected to have two displays: a cover screen and a larger interior screen. Reports agree the outer (cover) display will be around 5.5 inches, while the inner (unfolded) display will be roughly 7.8 inches (tablet-sized). (MacRumors notes a recent The Information report even gave slightly smaller figures — about 5.3″ and 7.7″ — but all sources point to a compact outer phone display and a larger inner screen.) Rumored resolutions are very high: roughly 2,713×1,920 for the inner panel and 2,088×1,422 for the outer panel. Apple is said to be layering a transparent polyimide film over ultra-thin glass for durability, reflecting standard industry practice for foldable OLED screens.

Crease Visibility

"Virtually Crease-Free" Display

A major selling point of the Fold may be its lack of a visible crease. Ming-Chi Kuo says Apple will include a metal support plate under the fold to disperse bending stress, and it will use liquid-metal in the hinge mechanism to improve durability and eliminate creasing. In fact, supply-chain reports from Apple’s manufacturing partners claim Apple has "solved the crease problem," aiming for a display that looks "virtually crease-free" when unfolded. Achieving this would mark a key mechanical engineering breakthrough compared to existing foldables.

Chassis and Hinge

Materials Strategy

Analysts agree the iPhone Fold will use premium materials for rigidity. Kuo reports the frame will be a titanium alloy, with the hinge built from a titanium + stainless steel combination. (MacRumors notes another analyst, Jeff Pu, likewise expects a hybrid design of aluminum and titanium components.) Titanium offers a very high strength-to-weight ratio, so using it in an ultra-thin body should improve stiffness and durability without adding bulk. Apple may also apply "liquidmetal" to the hinge; this amorphous alloy is stronger and harder than titanium and resists flexing, helping prevent damage over repeated folds.

Cameras

Apple’s Fold is expected to carry four cameras in total. The rear module will likely have two lenses (main and ultra-wide), both rumored at about 48 MP. There will be a front-facing camera for the cover display and another camera for the inner display. To maximize the uninterrupted interior view, the unfolded (inner) screen is believed to use an under-screen camera, while the cover (outer) screen uses a punch-hole camera (likely positioned in a top corner). This setup lets Apple avoid notches or Dynamic Island cutouts on the large inner display while still giving the folded phone a functioning front camera.

Authentication

Touch ID Instead of Face ID

Multiple sources now say Apple will omit Face ID on the Fold due to space constraints. Kuo explicitly predicts the Fold will use a Touch ID sensor in the side/power button rather than Face ID’s TrueDepth system. Foldable designs have very tight internal depth budgets (because of the hinge, dual displays, and thin chassis), and the Face ID module is quite bulky. Instead, Apple will follow its recent iPads’ approach by embedding Touch ID in a side button, trading a slight change in user experience for saved internal space.

Cellular Connectivity

C2 Modem

The iPhone Fold is expected to use Apple’s next-generation in-house "C2" 5G modem. Apple introduced its first custom modem (the C1) in the iPhone 16e, and according to reports the C2 is already under development. The C2 should bring more power-efficiency and hopefully full feature parity (including mmWave support) as Apple continues moving away from Qualcomm chipsets. As with the slim iPhone Air, the Fold reportedly won’t have a physical SIM slot — it will rely entirely on eSIM technology.

Battery and Power Efficiency

The Fold’s power system is rumored to be substantial. To save space, Apple is using denser components (for example, shrinking the display driver IC to a more advanced process) and high-density battery cells. Leaks suggest the Fold’s battery could be on the order of 5,400–5,800 mAh, which would be the largest battery ever in an iPhone (today’s max is ~5,088 mAh in the iPhone 17 Pro Max). In short, Apple appears to be prioritizing big battery life: internal components will be slimmed down and optimized so the Fold can last through a day of heavy use on its dual screens.

Color Options

So far Apple has only been testing Black and White variants of the Fold with its suppliers. That doesn’t preclude additional colors at launch, but for now it seems the initial prototypes and engineering units are limited to basic black/white finishes. Final production colors may be decided closer to release.

Pricing

All signs point to a very high price. Apple’s Foldable will be a new ultra-premium model. Estimates have generally ranged around $2,000–$2,500 in the US. (MacRumors notes UBS analysts gave a slightly lower $1,800–$2,000 range, while Fubon Research floated ~$2,399.) Ming-Chi Kuo similarly suggested the $2k–$2.5k range. Note that even component cost trends favor expensive pricing: Kuo now thinks the Fold’s complex hinge will cost Apple only about $70–$80 to produce (down from earlier $100+ estimates), but that saving likely boosts margins more than cuts retail price. At ~$2k+, the iPhone Fold would become the most expensive iPhone ever offered.

Launch Timeline

Multiple analysts predict mass production will begin in the second half of 2026. Kuo says Foxconn kicked off project development in late Q3/early Q4 2025. By late 2025 the device should be in engineering validation, with parts stocking in progress. Foxconn is expected to ramp production around Q4 2026, aiming for a fall 2026 release (as part of the next iPhone cycle). Of course, Apple is careful: Gurman notes an autumn 2026 launch is likely, but some analysts warn hinge or component issues could push final release into early 2027 if needed. In sum, the iPhone Fold looks on track for late 2026 debut, barring any serious engineering delays.

Strategic Outlook

If Apple meets these goals — a crease-free display, robust titanium frame, strong battery life, and a mature Apple-made modem — the iPhone Fold could set a new standard for foldable smartphones. Its success will hinge on solving hard manufacturing problems (especially the hinge yield and screen durability) and making sure the user experience is seamless. At a ~$2K price point, it will be a halo device: a technological showcase that could accelerate mainstream interest in foldables if it works flawlessly. Otherwise, any missteps could relegate it to a niche experiment. Either way, the upcoming iPhone Fold will be a landmark for Apple’s product lineup.

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However, did you know that something as simple as calibrating your iPhone battery can help? Let’s take a closer look at how to calibrate an iPhone battery and why calibration is important. Once you do this, your iPhone can last longer and be ready when you need it.

Why You Should Calibrate Your iPhone Battery

Calibrating your iPhone’s battery (also referred to as resetting an iPhone’s battery) is a surprisingly important part of iPhone maintenance. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize its benefits, and even fewer take the time to perform the necessary steps.

Without a correctly calibrated battery, you’re likely to experience inaccurate and erratic battery percentage readings, quicker battery drain, and a shorter total lifespan for your battery. If your iPhone shuts down unexpectedly when your battery life percentage hits single digits, poor calibration is almost certainly to blame.

Many factors can cause a battery to become incorrectly calibrated. Software updates, background app refresh, new features, and even plain old day-to-day use can all cause discrepancies. And even if you haven’t noticed an incorrect calibration, performing the steps below will ensure all the ions in the battery are flowing, thus improving the battery’s peak performance.

While you shouldn’t need to calibrate regularly, it’s worth a try if you’ve had battery issues that other steps didn’t resolve.

Preparing to Calibrate Your iPhone Battery

Before starting the calibration process, you should take a few steps in preparation. They all revolve around disabling features and services, so as few tasks as possible draw power.

This will help lead to an accurate reading later in the process. After you’ve reset the battery, you can re-enable all of these options. It’s also worth ensuring you haven’t accidentally enabled Low Power Mode by going to Settings > Battery.

Disable Location Services

To disable location services on your iPhone, follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap on Privacy & Security.
3. Tap Location Services at the top.
4. Now, toggle off Location Services.

Remember, you can use Location Services to track a lost iPhone, so make sure you don’t forget to re-enable this after you’re done calibrating.

Disable Background Refresh

Follow the instructions below to turn off the background app refresh feature on your iPhone:

1. Open the Settings app and tap General.
2. Tap Background App Refresh.
3. Tap on Background App Refresh a second time.
4. Choose the Off option.

Lower Your Screen Brightness

Here’s how to lower the screen brightness on an iPhone:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Scroll down and select Display & Brightness.
3. Drag the Brightness slider all the way to the left.

Turn Off Automatic App Updates

Finally, to turn off automatic updates, follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Scroll down and tap on Apps.
3. Tap on App Store.
4. Under Automatic Downloads, toggle off App Updates.

How to Calibrate Your iPhone Battery

Now, you’re ready to calibrate the battery on your iPhone. Be warned that it takes quite a bit of patience; you’ll need to wait around for a couple of complete charge and drain cycles to finish.

Luckily, you don’t need any third-party tools or apps. Anything you see in the App Store promising to reset your iPhone’s battery is, at best, unnecessary and, at worst, a scam. iPhone battery calibration is easy to perform without extra help.

Step 1: Drain Your iPhone’s Battery

The first step is to completely drain your iPhone battery. You can do so during normal usage. If you want to speed up the process, you can play a long video on YouTube with the volume turned up to the maximum level.

Step 2: Wait Three Hours

You may have noticed that your iPhone will automatically shut down even if the battery has a small percentage left. This process is by design; it gives the device a chance to save the current state of your apps so you don’t lose data.

It’s important to let the last embers of the battery life die away. The only way to do this is to wait. The longer you wait, the better, but you should wait at least three hours. If you have time, letting it sit overnight is preferable.

Step 3: Charge Your iPhone

Now, it’s time to refill the battery. To ensure optimal performance, make sure you follow these tips:

• Use a wall socket rather than a computer to charge.
• Ideally, use an official Apple charger. At the very least, make sure you use a high-quality USB-C cable and not a cheap knockoff.
• Continue to charge for a couple of hours even after your phone shows the battery as 100 percent full. You need to ensure you squeeze in every drop of power to ensure the calibration works correctly.

Step 4: Drain Your iPhone

Now, you need to repeat the whole process a second time. It’s the same drill as before: completely drain the power out of your device. Either use it as you normally would or play videos on loop to move it along faster.

Step 5: Wait Another Three Hours

It’s getting repetitive by now but stick with it. Once again, you need to ensure you drain that last bit of battery power from your iPhone. Like before, the longer you can leave it, the better.

Step 6: Charge Your iPhone Again

To finish the process, you need to recharge your device. Follow the same guidelines as earlier, ensuring you let your phone continue charging for a couple of hours even after it’s full.

Finally, you need to re-enable the services and functions you disabled earlier. Turn Location Services, Background Refresh, and Automatic Updates back on and turn the screen brightness back up.

And that’s it. Now, your iPhone battery has been recalibrated.

Other Battery-Saving iPhone Tips

If recalibration hasn’t fixed your iPhone battery problems, it might be time to spend some money on a new battery. You can change the battery yourself if you’re feeling confident, but doing so will void your iPhone’s warranty.

Therefore, it’s always better to make an Apple Store appointment at a Genius Bar and get it replaced with professional help. A new battery and the required labor aren’t as expensive as you might think.

See also: How to Restart, Force Restart, or Reset an iPhone

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