Some iPhone 17 Pro Max phones may have a speaker issue, and we’ve heard that

the iPhone 17 Pro Max There may be an audio issue on some models, resulting in unwanted sounds being played from the speakers and generally quieter sound levels.

The problem – we already talked about it Apple customer support page, MacRumors and Reddit Forums for affected iPhone 17 Pro Max owners – also reported by a CNET staffer. The speaker issue did not affect any of the CNET review units tested by the editorial team, and it does not appear to be widespread. We’ve reached out to Apple for comment.

According to CNET senior analyst Jeffrey Mizrahi, the audio on his iPhone 17 Pro Max sounds “much more distorted” than it did on his previous phone. iPhone 16 Pro Max. When listening to the dialogue in John Oliver’s YouTube clip, he noticed a distorted quality to the voices.

In addition to the quieter sound, Mizrahi describes a static noise coming out of the speaker when the phone’s volume is set to zero while connected to a wired USB-C charger. Reports on the forums agree. This sound is described as being similar to the noise of a walkie-talkie and is not repeated when the phone is not charging or when using MagSafe wireless charging.

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Similar reports of these sounds have emerged Apple Support Forums Since the launch of the iPhone 17 Pro Max in late September, with some Reddit users Report the issue regardless of whether the phone is charging.

Although the audio problem is not widespread, it comes on the heels of news that Anodized iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max It can wrap around the edges of the camera plateau. Apple previously told CNET that normal wear and tear can cause minor scratches to appear on the paint.

If you’re having any issues with your iPhone 17 Pro Max speaker, you may be able to use your one-year iPhone warranty to request a repair or replacement for the device from Apple. For those who choose to purchase AppleCare plans for their iPhones, the iPhone 17 line is just the first to offer it AppleCare plans with theft and lossWhich means that although they cover more than just hardware defects, the plans are a bit more expensive than in previous years. The option to delete iPhone theft and loss coverage was discontinued in February.

Apple has also expanded the eligibility period to enroll a device in AppleCare for repairs, now allowing customers to purchase a plan for any iPhone that is less than 4 years old.

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