iPhone 16e Users Report Persistent Bluetooth Audio Issues

Complaints highlight audio stuttering when connected to multiple Bluetooth devices, with no confirmed fix yet from Apple.

Numerous iPhone 16e users have reported Bluetooth audio stuttering when paired with wireless headphones or speakers, especially when multiple Bluetooth devices are connected simultaneously.
The issue persists even after updating to iOS 18.3.2, which was released earlier this week, and affects only the iPhone 16e among Apple's devices.
Some users have attempted temporary fixes, such as disconnecting additional Bluetooth devices or closing apps associated with wearables, but these measures are inconsistent and unreliable.
Apple has yet to officially acknowledge the problem, though affected users have shared diagnostic data with Apple Support, and the company is likely investigating the issue.
The upcoming iOS 18.4 update, expected in April, may address the problem, as some beta testers have reported improvements, but this has not been confirmed by Apple.