Users of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are reporting unusual crackling and popping sounds coming from their device speakers. The cause of these noises has not yet been determined. Reports of such sounds continue to surface, with users noting that the noises can occur not only during audio playback or phone calls, but also while scrolling, opening the keyboard, or adjusting the screen brightness. In some cases, the crackling appears when repeatedly switching airplane mode on and off.

The first complaints about these strange sounds appeared shortly after the iPhone 18 Pro was released on September 28, 2026. On various forums, users describe brief noises similar to a "pop," occurring on both the standard and larger versions of the device.

So far, there is no clear trigger identified for this issue. It remains unknown how many devices are affected. Some owners report that even after contacting support and receiving a replacement device, the problem persists. At the same time, there are users who have not experienced any such issues with their smartphones.

The most likely cause is believed to be a software bug in iOS 27, as the problem appears on different devices and in various situations. According to some users, the iOS 27.0.1 update did not resolve the malfunction. Therefore, the possibility of hardware defects cannot be ruled out at this time. Apple has not yet issued any official comments on the matter.