How to improve the audio quality on your iPhone
Big Tech Apple How to improve the audio quality on your iPhone Your iPhone sounds decent out of the box, but some tweaks can drastically improve what you hear. 15, 2026 4:00 pm EST Wachiwit/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Between listening to music, watching videos and taking calls, audio quality plays a big role in how you use and enjoy your iPhone.
- ▪Big Tech Apple How to improve the audio quality on your iPhone Your iPhone sounds decent out of the box, but some tweaks can drastically improve what you hear.
- ▪15, 2026 4:00 pm EST Wachiwit/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover We may receive a commission on purchases made from links.
- ▪Between listening to music, watching videos and taking calls, audio quality plays a big role in how you use and enjoy your iPhone.
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| Publication time | Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0000 |
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Big Tech Apple How to improve the audio quality on your iPhone Your iPhone sounds decent out of the box, but some tweaks can drastically improve what you hear. By Jack Peachey Sept. 15, 2026 4:00 pm EST Wachiwit/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Between listening to music, watching videos and taking calls, audio quality plays a big role in how you use and enjoy your iPhone. So whether you're playing sound straight from the device's speaker or through headphones, you'll of course want the audio to be as clean as possible. Luckily, there are several ways to improve your iPhone audio experience, and your options go far beyond adjusting audio settings on AirPods.
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