Some iPhone 17 users are experiencing Wi-Fi connectivity issues, possibly related to the Apple Watch.

Not everyone is affected, but some owners say their iPhone 17 drops Wi-Fi (and even Bluetooth) when paired with an Apple Watch. A fix may come soon.
AirPlay may not function for some users, and others are reporting problems with CarPlay.
These issues are common with new software releases across all devices, so this is not unexpected, though it does impact user experience.
These bugs are not widespread or severely impactful, which is a relief. Hopefully, Apple will address these minor issues promptly. There have been a few minor bugs with iOS 26 on an older iPhone 13 Pro Max, but they should be resolved in the next update.
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