Random voices via iPhone: bug or something more?

Phone users have encountered an unusual and disturbing phenomenon: voices unrelated to running apps suddenly started coming through their phones. Reports of the phenomenon have surfaced on Reddit, sparking concern among users and a lively discussion about possible causes.

An unusual and disturbing phenomenon has been reported on Reddit.

Cases of «voices»

The first incident occurred when a user heard a person’s voice talking while driving. The conversation suddenly cut off when, according to the user, there was a crash. Later, he heard shouting again with a rude expression.

The first incident occurred when the user heard a person talking while driving.

Another user described a quieter incident: a conversation between employees in a warehouse was heard. Both users checked their devices and found no working apps or other logical explanations.

Another user described a quieter incident: they heard employees talking in the warehouse.

Possible explanations

1. IOS 18 issues. Many users believe this is a bug with iOS 18, known for its technical issues this year. The system probably plays random sounds from background processes, such as audio from YouTube or other apps, that remain «invisible» to the user.
2. Hypothesis about external factors. Some have suggested that it could have been hallucinations caused by carbon monoxide poisoning. However, this version was ruled out in the first case, as the victim’s family uses working gas detectors and the voice was also heard by the spouse.

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3. Privacy issues. There is a possible privacy glitch where the device accidentally overhears other people’s conversations. This prompted a quick reaction in the comments, which mentioned Apple’s previous bugs, such as problems with iPadOS 18.

Apple’s response

At this point, Apple has not made any official statements regarding the possible bug or audio leaks. However, given the frequency of such incidents, users expect the company to take action, as it has done with other software bugs.

What to do if you encounter this?”

• Close all background apps, especially YouTube or messengers.
• If the problem persists, reboot your device or perform a factory reset.
• Report the issue to Apple Support to help Apple identify and fix the bug.

Closure

Although the instances of «voices» seem strange, the most likely cause is an iOS 18 bug rather than supernatural phenomena or serious privacy breaches. However, users should be vigilant and keep an eye on Apple’s updates.

All users should be vigilant and keep an eye on Apple’s updates.