Audio oscillation between left and right speakers in some iPhone 16 Pro Max videos

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Audio oscillation between left and right speakers in some iPhone 16 Pro Max videos

The oscillation between the left and right speakers is subtle, but definitely annoying. You have to hold the phone close to your face to hear it. And it gets stronger around every 10 seconds or so. And like I said, I don’t notice it on every video. It occurs on Jimmy Dore YouTube video clips for sure. Here’s an example:

https://youtu.be/cTb5j9RHxQE?si=X0Y-FVWpLDxetAAG

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iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 18, 2025 01:23 PM

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Answer 1

Jan 18, 2025 01:32 PM in response to IowaGuitarGuy

If this is only apparent on YouTube videos, then the issue with YouTube. Apple doesn't own YouTube. You should contact YouTube and let them know.

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Jan 18, 2025 01:42 PM in response to lobsterghost1

Before I sent my iPhone 13 Pro Max to Verizon for the trade-in resale I played the same videos I noticed the oscillating audio on my 16 Pro Max. The audio did not oscillate. This makes me think it’s the phone, not YouTube that’s the issue.

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Jan 18, 2025 01:51 PM in response to IowaGuitarGuy

Think what you want. You may not have even noticed it then. Or the App has been through updates since you got your iPhone 16 Pro Max. If you don't hear this with other sources and it's only apparent through YouTube, then it's not an iPhone issue, but is a YouTube issue.

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Jan 23, 2025 07:25 AM in response to IowaGuitarGuy

By oscillation - I mean the sound volume fluctuates or shifts between the left and right speaker. It’s an inconsistent occurrence. The rate of the shifting volume coming from the speakers fluctuates, as does the intensity, but on average about 2x per second. It’s a swirling sound and feel.

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Jan 18, 2025 02:16 PM in response to lobsterghost1

I sent my same original question to the YouTube help community when I posted it on here. Hopefully, I’ll get a response.

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Jan 18, 2025 03:28 PM in response to IowaGuitarGuy

I've never been to that community, but if it's user to user like this community is user to user, you'd likely be better supported if you contact YouTube directly.

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Jan 18, 2025 04:00 PM in response to lobsterghost1

I couldn’t find a way to do that through the app. Maybe I’ll check online. Thanks for the help.

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Jan 18, 2025 04:11 PM in response to IowaGuitarGuy

You're welcome.

See this --> https://www.youtube.com/t/contact_us

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Audio oscillation between left and right speakers in some iPhone 16 Pro Max videos

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