Introduction
The recent launch of Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max has been met with excitement, but users are now reporting some unsettling issues. Despite initial software updates aimed at resolving certain bugs, a new, peculiar problem has surfaced involving the device's speakers. Read on to find out what users are experiencing and what this might mean for their brand-new iPhones.
Apple recently released the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, which run on iOS 27. Following its launch, the company rolled out iOS 27.0.1 to address a bug that caused unexpected restarts when Face ID authentication failed. However, another troubling issue appears to persist, impacting user experience significantly.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
| 256GB 12GB RAM | $ 1,439.00  |
€ 1,449.00  |
| 512GB 12GB RAM | € 1,699.00 |
£ 1,399.00  |
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
| 256GB 12GB RAM | $ 1,549.00 |
€ 1,599.00 |
| 512GB 12GB RAM | € 1,849.00 |
£ 1,499.00 |
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Many users have begun to hear an unusual crackling sound emanating primarily from the earpiece speaker of both the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Descriptions of the sound vary, with reports of crackles, pops, and random clicks. The disturbance reportedly occurs during various activities, such as app usage, website scrolling, receiving notifications, and making calls over the cellular network. Interestingly, users note that turning Airplane mode on and off or rapidly adjusting screen brightness can trigger the sound on affected devices.
This issue has led some owners to return their devices in search of a unit free from this problem, only to find that replacements exhibit the same troubling audio disturbance. At this time, it remains unclear whether this is a simple software flaw that can be corrected in future updates or a more serious hardware defect that might prompt a broader recall. While Apple has yet to officially acknowledge the issue, observers are keenly watching for any updates or announcements regarding fixes.
Stay tuned for further developments on this issue as more information becomes available.
