Apple fixes iPhone 8 crackling earpiece issue in new software update

Apple on Tuesday released iOS 11.0.2, which fixes some issues with the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, as well as general bugs found in the first two versions of iOS 11.

The big change includes a fix "for an issue where crackling sounds may occur during calls for a small number of iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus devices," according to documentation Apple provided with the software.

The new update is available for all iPhones running iOS 11 and it also fixes a problem where some photos would become hidden and another related to specific attachments to encrypted emails.