Bluetooth audio stuttering issues on my iPhone 16e

Yes, a fix exists. Just dig a bit in this thread.

Wonder that plunder has something to do with the new C1 chip. But, if the problem also occurs in the other iPhone 16 variants, too, then obviously not.

Q to all the people who fixed this issue: is it really 100% fixed?

I think it is expected for the first or second of April

The IOS 18.4 update solved the stuttering issue. At least for me. I’m no longer experiencing the problem and i kept the 16e. In fact, sound quality has improved as well!

Yes, 18.4.

Issue persists.

Bluetooth interference can potentially cause connectivity issues due to the disruption of the wireless communication between devices. Bluetooth operates in the 2.4 GHz frequency range, which is also used by various other devices such as Wi-Fi routers, microwaves, cordless phones, and even some baby monitors. When multiple devices are operating nearby and using the same frequency band, interference can occur.

Same here, dropouts with new airpods 4 and my old beats, and little glitches with my old airpods all on new 16e. No issues with the same headphones on my mac. No issue with the beats or old airpods on my old phone.

Happens to me with brand new iPhone 16e, just upgraded from 2020 SE which did not have any issue at all.

Per the suggestions in the thread, I have tried disconnecting all other Bluetooth devices. This seems to have improved the stuttering but not completely cured it, I still get them often enough to ruin the music I am listening to.

I think mine might have something to do with my iWatch4. I usually dont carry watch with me so the first day i got the 16e while traveling and commute to work, no issue with bluetooth headset. I am using same headset last night at home where my iWatch4 is connected while at home, Music will stopped every minute or few, i see headset, iWatch and Tesla key all disconnected for few seconds, on the bluetooth screen. I restarted my iWatch today, it has been much more stable. I am going to test it more and if problem return, I’ll turnoff iWatch and monitor this.

Yes, I also just activated my iPhone 16e and connected my AirPod 4 w noise cancellation & they now stutter/go silent for 1/2 second roughly 3 - 6 times per song with this new phone. I never had this or any issue when connected to my prior iPhone 13.

Update: I just received there wireless Bluetooth earbuds from Amazon: https://a.co/d/2lcx8ML

I have a Fitbit Inspire 3 which I stopped the Bluetooth connection then paired the earbuds then added the Fitbit back on the Bluetooth. Playing Apple music and so far all is good. Not sure if it’s the version of Bluetooth that makes the difference. The Fitbit appears to have version 5 and new earbuds are version 5.4. Good luck all.

Same to all of the above on the 16e. Every Bluetooth device and not over the phone’s speaker. Just switched from a XS and this never happened on the XS. Very annoying.

Curious - has anyone replaced their phone and actually have that work?

I’ve just switched to the 16e after being a lifelong Android user - this issue is extremely frustrating because I’m otherwise loving the switch, but Bluetooth audio is unusable in this state. I’m all up to date on software and unable to use my headphones without this issue.

I went back to the Apple Store this morning. For the 4th time in 12 days. I finally returned the 16th. They understood even though I was the first to return for this reason. I changed for an iphone 15 hoping I won't have any problems...