iPhone 18 Pro Owners Complain of Speaker Crackling or Popping
Owners of the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are reporting persistent speaker issues, including crackling and popping sounds. Despite a recent iOS update, the problem remains unresolved for many users.
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Hardware or software defects in flagship devices impact consumer trust and can lead to costly recall or repair programs for manufacturers.
Some iPhone 18 Pro owners have noticed an unusual crackling sound coming from the speaker of the device, leading to complaints on the MacRumors forums and Reddit .
Users have called it a crackle, a faint tick or pop, or random clicking. Many say the problem is with the earpiece speaker, and both the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max appear to be affected.
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