iPhone 17 Pro Max Users Report Distorted Audio and Static Noise During USB-C Charging

Several iPhone 17 Pro Max owners have reported audio issues, with unwanted noises during playback and automatic reductions in normal volume when using USB-C charging, while such problems do not occur during wireless charging. The complaints have appeared on Apple’s support forums and Reddit, with a technology analyst from CNET noting that initial audio can sound crisper but later exhibits subtle distortion.

The article notes that reports date back to late September, around the device’s release, and that Apple has not issued an official response so far. For those affected, the guidance is to contact Apple’s after-sales service for inspection and potential repair, as no firmware fix has been released and the root cause remains unclear. It also points out that, historically, Apple tends to address such problems through software updates rather than hardware recalls.

The piece concludes that, while some users report issues, confirmation of a hardware flaw or its scope has not been established. According to CNET, the condition appears linked to USB-C charging rather than general playback.