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Some iPhone 18 Pro users report speaker 'pops' or 'clicks'
Key points
- iPhone 18 Pro users report speaker 'pops' or 'clicks'.
- Sound occurs during actions like app switching.
- Issue is not widespread, affecting a small number of devices.
- Cause is undetermined, possibly software or hardware related.
Speaker Anomaly Reported
A limited number of iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max users have reported an audio anomaly originating from their device speakers. The issue manifests as a faint "pop" or "click" sound.
Users describe the sound as similar to an auxiliary cable being disconnected, occurring during activities such as switching between applications, adjusting volume, or using voice dictation.
Scope of the Issue
Reports of this speaker behavior have appeared on forums like MacRumors and Reddit. While there are enough reports to confirm the issue's existence, the number of affected users suggests it is not a widespread problem across the entire iPhone 18 Pro user base.
The specific conditions triggering the sound lack a consistent pattern, making it difficult to isolate a single cause.
Potential Causes
The underlying cause of the speaker pops and clicks remains unconfirmed. Discussions among users indicate that it could be either a software-related glitch or a hardware defect. No official statement has been made regarding the issue.
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Reporting from
A small number of iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max users are reporting a speaker issue where a faint "pop" or "click" sound occurs, particularly when switching applications. The cause is currently unknown, with speculation pointing to either a software or hardware problem.