Just a few days after the official sales launch of Apple's new flagship smartphones, owners of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max have encountered an unpleasant technical issue. Complaints about abnormal and extraneous sounds coming from the devices' built-in speakers have begun to massively appear on various internet platforms and thematic forums, including Reddit.
Nature of the problem and symptoms
Users note that the gadgets produce distinct crackling, sharp clicks, and single pop sounds. The main mystery for owners is the complete absence of a clear trigger: failures occur chaotically and are not tied exclusively to multimedia playback, phone calls, or voice assistant usage. Sound anomalies can occur at the most unexpected moment while the device is idle.
Contradictory data
Opinions are divided within the expert and user community. Some owners report that replacing the problematic smartphone with a new device at an official service center did not help — a similar crackling sound appeared on the replacement gadgets as well. At the same time, a huge number of users state that their iPhone 18 Pro units work absolutely fine. Some specialists assumed the cause was a software glitch in iOS 27, but the released iOS 27.0.1 update did not fix the situation, forcing experts to also consider hardware component defects.
Apple's reaction and prospects
At present, Apple remains silent and refrains from official comments regarding the massive complaints about the speakers of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. The lack of a clear vendor position increases the concern of buyers who have invested significant funds in purchasing top devices. Users can only hope for the prompt release of specialized patches or an official investigation by the manufacturer.
