Overview
- Bieber complained that the dictation and voice‑note controls sit where the Send button appears, causing accidental taps that beep and pause his music.
- He posted a screenshot and wrote that if it happens again he would put “everyone at Apple” in a “rear naked choke hold,” a line outlets described as tongue in cheek.
- Reporters detailed how the microphone icon becomes Send when text is entered, then reverts after sending, increasing the chance of mis‑taps that interrupt playback.
- Bieber said turning off dictation does not stop accidental voice notes, and coverage noted the issue persists for users on iOS 26.
- The posts drew thousands of reactions, including a share from Elon Musk and a quip from OpenAI design lead Ian Silber, as Apple navigates high‑profile leadership changes with no announced fix or comment.