Music stops for a second when iPhone screen turns off or on

Since updating to iOS 18 music stops for a second (like a micro freeze) whenever iPhone screen turns off or on (e.g when I lock my phone or when I receive a notification and the screen turns on).

Music still plays in the background this only happens when a change happens to the screen.

Tested with Spotify, apple music or a voice recording.

iPhone 15, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 21, 2024 09:33 AM

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Posted on Sep 21, 2024 09:44 AM

Update:

Turns out the issue happens when Vocal shortcuts are turned on.

Turning it off fixed it.

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Music stops for a second when iPhone screen turns off or on

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