Reddit users report iPhone 18 Pro speakers make 'popping noises'
Users of the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max have reported persistent popping or crackling noises from their device speakers. While some suggest it is a software issue, recent updates have failed to resolve the problem for affected customers.
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Is there an audio or speaker problem with the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max?On Reddit and Apple forums, some users have been complaining about a crackling or "popping noise" coming from their new iPhones' speakers. Some of the users think the issue stems from the earpiece speaker, and Mashable found complaints about the problem with both the Pro and Pro Max models.We also want to note that multiple Mashable reporters have a new iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max device (read our full review), and none have experienced any audio popping issues. However, the potential issue has been reported in multiple places.Mashable reached out to Apple to ask about a possible speaker issue and will update this piece if we receive a response.One Redditor described the issue as sounding as "if someone is pulling out an aux cord and you hear a brief click pop noise."
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