Phone 17 pro and pro max users plued into static: Apple's charging conundrum

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Amid the massive demand for Apple's new iPhone 17 series, launched in September, users are now facing a peculiar issue. Sales of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max have exceeded expectations, but in recent months, users of both premium models have complained of a strange "static" or "rustling" sound coming from the phone's speakers. According to reports, Apple is aware of this technical flaw, but the company has not yet announced an official date for its resolution.

Radio-like noise during charging

Reddit and other tech discussion forums are flooded with user complaints. Users say that when they plug the phone in for charging, they hear static or a slight rustling sound, similar to that of an old radio, from the speaker. According to frustrated users, this problem occurs whether the phone is plugged in with an MFI (Made for Apple) certified charger or a third-party charger.

Noise even when the volume is at zero

Surprisingly, some users have reported that this noise is heard even when no audio is playing on the phone and the volume is set to zero. In some cases, this noise has been noticed even during normal activities like scrolling. This issue has also been observed when using the MagSafe charger, although the noise is slightly less than with cable charging. The sound stops as soon as the phone is unplugged from charging. This rustling is more clearly audible in quiet environments.

Apple is working on a software update

An October post on the Apple Community forum indicates that the company is aware of the issue. A senior support engineer initially advised users to run hardware diagnostics, but that didn't resolve the issue. Some users were offered the option of phone replacement, while others were told to wait for an update. According to the latest information, Apple engineers are working on a software update to fix the issue, which may be released soon.