iPhone 16e owner who are forced to choose between your watch and your music – here is why

Apple is new The iPhone 16e, which replaces the SE series as the cheapest iPhone you can buy, has not been over for a few weeks. But since more users get it into their hands, an annoying problem has arisen.

A The growing number of iPhone 16e users strikes up Apple's support community and Reddit complains about a widespread Bluetooth audio problem. The problem? Audio will accidentally cut out when you play Bluetooth devices. Interestingly, people say that this does not happen with other iPhones who use the same headphones or speakers.

Some users pointed out that the mistake seems to appear if the iPhone 16e is connected to several Bluetooth accessories at the same time. This makes things particularly annoying for those who juggle several accessories all day – like wearing a smartwatch or an intelligent ring while trying to listen to music on their headphones.

– User Justakidu Know, Apple Support Community, March 2025

– User Francescgo, Apple Support Community, March 2025

A frustrated user even gave her back iPhone 16e Apple only to get a replacement that had exactly the same problem. This refers more to a software error in iOS than a hardware error, which means that a fix is ​​likely to be available in a future update. So far, Apple has not officially recognized or confirmed the problem of whether a fix is ​​in progress.

The The latest iOS update that was dropped at the beginning of this week iOS 18.4, expected in April. And actually those in the beta program that have already installed iOS 18.4 Report that the update fixes the error – so a solution is on the go.

It is quite common for new phones to meet unexpected breakdowns as soon as they are in the real world – that is the ultimate test. What really matters is how quickly companies are approaching to address them.