Some early iPhone 16e owners are complaining about Bluetooth audio briefly disconnecting on AirPods and other earphones, and there's no fix.

Numerous iPhone 16e users have reported Bluetooth connectivity problems. While there is no clear cause, some have suggested iOS 18.4 might be the solution.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Multiple reports from owners of the new iPhone 16e claim that Bluetooth audio keeps dropping out — but there appears to be a fix on the way.

In the two weeks since the iPhone 16e launched, some early adopters of the device have experienced a Bluetooth audio issue. According to

Apple ’s iPhone 16e is a complete revamp of the iPhone SE, improving Apple’s budget handset in almost every way. But there’s one area where the new device is apparently struggling for some, prompting widespread complaints from users.

Phone 16e owners are complaining that being connected to multiple Bluetooth devices affects their audio playback, with no official solution from Apple currently offered.

Summary: iPhone 16e users are annoyed by a new Bluetooth audio bug. It is affecting users on the latest version of iOS, and it’s creating problems with connections to Bluetooth speakers. The audio is cutting off and stuttering.

Several users report that the iPhone 16e stutters during playback when using Bluetooth headphones. The iOS 18.4 beta has seemingly fixed the problem.

It’s been two weeks since the iPhone 16e arrived in stores and in the hands of early adopters. Unfortunately, some of them have been experiencing issues with Bluetooth audio, especially when using wireless headphones.