iOS 15 Audio Bug Causes Distorted Sound

First reported on r/ios on June 25, 2026.

Users are reporting a distorted audio sound when playing videos at 2x speed on Instagram, Facebook, and PLAYit on their iPhone 15. This issue is likely due to a software bug.

What it looks like

• Distorted audio
• Audio crackling

How to fix it

1. Restart the iPhone.
2. Check the iPhone's audio settings and ensure they are set correctly.
3. Update the Instagram, Facebook, and PLAYit apps to the latest version.
4. Play videos at normal 1x speed to avoid the audio bug.
5. Wait for the vendor to release a fix if the issue persists.

Affected products

• iOS 15

Sources

• Strange 2x Audio Crackling Glitch on iPhone 15 (Only in Instagram, Facebook, and PLAYit) — reddit:r/ios

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