Newly released on the market, the iPhone 16th is suffering from an annoying malfunction. As reported by our colleagues at MacRumors, some users have noticed that the sound played on a Bluetooth device sometimes tends to cut out for no reason. On the official Apple forum, on Reddit, or on the X platform, reports to this effect are multiplying.
In other cases, the sound played by the iPhone 16th is spoiled by "micro-drops," "regardless of the Bluetooth accessory used." (car, hi-fi, connected speakers, etc.)», we can read on another post visible on the Apple support forum. According to reports, the sound is choppy or cuts out completely for a few seconds on all types of devices, including Bluetooth wireless headphones. One consumer even encountered the bug with his AirPods.
A stubborn bug
To correct the situation, a user had the good reflex to install the latest available update, namely iOS 18.3.2. Unfortunately, the bug continues to occur. On Reddit, an Internet user reports having brought back the iPhone 16th at the store, without specifying whether it was an Apple Store or a reseller's store. After getting a new iPhone, he quickly realized that the Bluetooth bug was also present.
According to some reports, the bug only occurs when multiple Bluetooth devices are connected simultaneously to the iPhone 16th. If your car, a fitness tracker, or your smartwatch are already connected, Bluetooth audio may experience glitches.
One user claims that the problem is exclusively software-related. By installing the iOS 18.4 beta update, it fixed all the bugs encountered with Bluetooth. It is likely that there is a flaw in the final versions of iOS available on the iPhone 16.
Apple is aware of the problem encountered by some of its customers. Several affected users have in fact notified the brand's support. Barring any surprises, the Cupertino giant should include a fix in future updates. update of iOS 18.
Source: MacRumors
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