{
  "id": 11264609,
  "title": "iPhone 18 Pro and Max speaker popping noises reported by Redditors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/iphone-18-pro-and-max-speaker-popping-noises-reported-by-redditors",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-01T19:04:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/iphone-18-pro-max-speakers-popping-noises-reddit-complaints"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Some iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max users have been experiencing popping and crackling sounds coming from their devices' speakers, according to reports on Reddit and Apple forums. The issue is said to affect both the Pro and Pro Max models. Multiple Mashable reporters who own a new iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max have not reported any audio problems. Apple has been contacted for comment on the potential speaker issue and the company will provide an update if a response is received.\n\nOne Redditor described the issue as sounding like someone pulling out an aux cord and hearing a brief click pop noise. The user claimed the clicking noise occurred during various activities, such as playing music, switching apps, and receiving notifications. An Apple Store employee reportedly told one user that the issue was likely a software problem that would be fixed with an update. However, the latest iOS 27.0.1 update, released earlier this week, did not resolve the audio problem for some users.\n\nAt least one user exchanged their iPhone for a new device due to the issue, only to discover that the replacement phone also had the same exact problem.",
  "summary": "Some Reddit users are reporting popping noises coming from the speakers of their new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max devices.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}