{
  "id": 11527299,
  "title": "iPhone 18 Pro problems so far — 'popping' noises, AT&T issues and more",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/iphone-18-pro-problems-so-far-popping-noises-at-t-issues-and-more",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-02T20:21:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/iphone-18-pro-problems-so-far-popping-noises-at-and-t-issues-and-more"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models have been experiencing issues shortly after their launch. Cellular connectivity problems, particularly with AT&T customers, have been reported. Some iPhone 18 Pro Max devices start in SOS mode and struggle to connect to the AT&T network or operate slowly once connected. AT&T advised customers to update to iOS 27.0.1 to resolve the issue. The Pro Max, featuring a Qualcomm cellular modem, while the other models have Apple's C2 modem, may be causing the connectivity problems. Another reported issue involves a popping or crackling noise from the speakers on the iPhone 18 Pro models. Users on Reddit and MacRumors forums have noticed this issue, but Tom's Guide was unable to replicate it during testing. Reports also suggest Control Center freezing, springboard and widget crashes, overheating, rapid battery draining, and unusual camera colors. Most of these problems are said to be resolved with the iOS 27.0.1 update.",
  "summary": "New iPhone 18 Pro models might have cellular issues as well as strange \"popping\" noises.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "ZDNet",
        "title": "iPhone 18 Pro Max stuck in SOS mode? Try AT&T’s urgent fix ASAP",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/iphone-18-pro-max-stuck-in-sos-mode-try-at-ts-urgent-fix-asap",
        "published": "2026-10-02T19:40:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}