iOS 26 Bug: Justin Bieber furious over iMessage bug, slams Apple on social media; Elon Musk also takes a jab..

Following a major update in iOS 26, a bug in iMessage is causing problems for users. This time, pop star Justin Bieber lashed out at Apple over the glitch and jokingly warned Apple engineers. Bieber wrote that if the problem isn't fixed soon, he would put the Apple developers in a "rear-naked chokehold," a wrestling move used to subdue an opponent.

What is Justin Bieber's problem?
Bieber's complaint is about the iMessage design, where the dictation button and the send button are placed too close together. This often causes users' thumbs to accidentally hit the wrong button, unexpectedly activating dictation mode. When this happens, any music playing on the phone suddenly stops.

According to Bieber, this design is quite annoying and should be fixed immediately. He clearly stated that the company shouldn't put multiple functions on the send button.

Elon Musk also chimed in
Tesla and X (formerly Twitter) owner Elon Musk reposted Bieber's post with two fire emojis, showing his support. This makes it clear that the problem is not limited to just Bieber or ordinary users, but several celebrities are also bothered by this glitch.

iOS 26 has been embroiled in controversy since its update
The iOS 26 update, launched in September 2025, has been plagued by criticism since its release. Users have been complaining from the start that its new liquid glass design strains the eyes, making reading text less convenient. In addition, many users have complained about the UI being too heavy. Recently, Apple provided an option to reduce transparency, but this new iMessage bug has become another headache for users.

Apple remains silent
Despite the frustration expressed by big names like Justin Bieber and Elon Musk, Apple has not yet issued an official statement. However, users are hoping that this bug will be fixed promptly in an upcoming iOS patch update.

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