AirPods connection issues after iOS 18 Update

Exactly my issue. I tried everything i can. I dont want to spend more money replacing this. Was this resolved for you?

Why is apple so slow to fix the bug?!

Same problem with iPhone 16 and iOS 18.1.1

Doesn't work with YouTube, stops working after a few minutes, impossible to get it to work properly

I was hoping that Apple would fix the bug with the update to iOS 18.2, but the bug still exists on iOS 18.2.

I have The exact same problem. I’ve upgraded to iPhone 16. And now my AirPods Pro two will not connect at all. Pretty fed up about it.

I just upgraded my ipad to ipadOS 18, and got the 16 pro max, since getting the new phone, my airpods pro 2 have had auto connectivity issues with both the ipad and the phone. and if i change the way i am using my airpods while watching youtube specifically like taking one out or putting another airpod in, it keeps pausing the video. the only way to “fix” this issue is have found is to take out the airpods and put them back in the case, then manually reconnect the airpods to the ipad and closing out the app and re opening it. please help 😭

This now seems to me like a phone IOS18 issue. I’m experiencing the same sound interruption with whatever speaker it is connected to (and even just the phone). I only noticed on the AirPods at first, but as soon as I got in the car on the weekend, it is there to. So hence I tested only the phone, and it is there as well. When the screen sleeps or wakes up, the sound cuts out.

I went to Apple Genius Bar because of the problem. They completely replaced my Airpods 2 Pro. It did not help! I've been struggling with this weird bug since September! It's just annoying! Why is Apple so slow to fix this bug?

I have the following data:

iPhone 15 Pro

iOS 18.1

Airpods Pro 2 USB C

Model: A3047

Firmware: 7B21

I was having problems with AirPods not working with Siri and dictation and it started after iOS 18 update. After I turned off Personalized Spatial Audio in Settings, it fixed the problem. iPhone Settings/AirPod Pro/Personalized Spatial Audio and then deselect Personalized Spatial Audio that is highlighted.

Definitely a VERY annoying bug. I have two airpods gen 2, and both are experiencing the same issue. It even takes a while to get them connected sometimes because, for some reason, the Apple quality isn't there anymore. I hope they're fixing this problem anytime soon, because, we might as well just move over to a different carrier.

My AirPods Maxes will not reconnect. I get them connected and everything is good, until I take them off. Then they won’t reconnect, I have to forget the device, and reconnect them, which renders my $600 headphones totally useless. Completely unacceptable that a glitch in iOS 18 caused this problem and no one at Apple cares.

It’s so annoying! Since latest update anytime my screen is locked it automatically disconnects my AirPods and I have tried all the troubleshooting advice and it was no help! Apple products are pricy enough that issues like this should not be a thing and if it happens should be a priority to fix it! I can’t just have my phone open all day

My airpods pro have an issue. I play COD mobile and when I play with my mike one just after 10 minutes after each game my mike stops working while the other person is audible to me. I have to reconnect my AirPods and the issue goes off for another 10 minutes, it's so annoying happened only after the st**** update. My calls and face times aren't an issue but happens now. Didn't happened before the update

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It happens much more when I use apple services like Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, FaceTime, etc.

and the weird thing is my APP1 works perfectly with my m1 MacBook Pro.

and the weirdest thing is my MacBook have so much connection issues with my Sony Wireless home theater.

Every thing is messed up with iOS 18.

2nd generation airpods pro, with iOS 18.2, airpods pro started to be interrupted in all phone calls. I didn't have this problem before, I corresponded with live support and they told me to reset the airpods every time. When there was no solution, they said to send it to warranty, but there is no warranty in my city and my final exams are approaching and as of today, my warranty has expired. Please someone help me with the solution