Just released, iPhone 16e has encountered a worrying problem

Although it has only just been released to the market, some users have encountered worrying problems with the iPhone 16e model.

Designed as a combination of iPhone 14 and iPhone 16, iPhone 16e promises to bring a good experience at a reasonable price. Although it is a cheap version of the iPhone 16 series, the product is still equipped with a powerful A18 chip, supports Apple Intelligence technology and especially has a larger battery capacity than the iPhone 16.

The problem occurs even when the iPhone 16e has Bluetooth 5.3 connection

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However, shortly after being released, the iPhone 16e encountered a worrying problem related to sound. Specifically, many users reported audio playback problems when connecting to devices via Bluetooth - an issue that Apple may not have publicly acknowledged. Notably, the iPhone 16e is integrated with advanced Bluetooth 5.3 technology, but users still experience intermittent sound when connecting to speakers.

Has Apple caught wind of the iPhone 16e issue?

Reports from the Apple forum community suggest that the issue persists even after updating to the latest iOS 18.3.2 version. One user shared: "The sound often stops for a second and then continues. I tried a factory reset without using an iCloud backup, but the issue still does not resolve. I don't know if this is a bug with the iPhone 16e or iOS 18, but it is a very annoying bug."

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It is currently unclear whether the issue is software or hardware related. If Apple is aware of the issue, the company needs to quickly come up with a solution to protect its reputation and ensure the best user experience. Some users also said that the issue is worse when multiple devices are connected to the iPhone 16e at the same time.