Pop superstar Justin Bieber is mad at the tech giant, Apple, not for a broken iPhone, but for a tiny button in iMessage. Yes, a button. And he’s so annoyed that he joked he might “find everyone at Apple and put them in a rear-naked choke hold.” Dramatic? Absolutely.
But the issue he’s talking about is something many iPhone users quietly complain about too. Justin Bieber is fed up with iMessage’s buttons Pop star Justin Bieber took to X (formerly Twitter) to complain about the iMessage dictation button, the little microphone icon, which he says keeps messing up his music listening experience. Every time he tries to send a message, he accidentally hits the mic, and his music pauses.
For someone who switches constantly between listening, texting, and posting, this is a real mood-killer. Also read: Are you also forming an emotional bond with AI?
His main issue
Bieber’s main problem is how Apple places multiple actions in the same spot. He says the microphone icon sits too close to the send button, making it easy to tap by mistake. Even if he turns off dictation, the voice note option still appears in the same area. As he put it on Instagram: The send button should not have multiple functions in the same spot. And honestly, many iPhone users agree. Also read: Apple refuses to pre-load ‘Sanchar Saathi’ app on its phones
Why this bug exists With iOS 26, nothing really changed. Apple still keeps the send and microphone buttons in the same place. Here’s how it works: For Bieber, this interruption breaks his flow, whether he’s texting, recording ideas, or just vibing to a song. This isn’t his first complaint Bieber has actually complained about this before. In an earlier Instagram Story, he said: I’m sick of it… I just want to listen to music and text without issues. So this isn’t just a one-off frustration; it’s been bothering him for a while. Also read: How to check if your smartphone is real or fake?
A joke… But also a real problem In his latest rant, he joked he’d “put everyone at Apple in a rear-naked choke hold.” Of course, he wasn’t serious, but the joke highlights a genuine annoyance shared by many iPhone users. And while millions still use iMessage without trouble, UX designers generally agree: putting two different features in the same spot is never ideal. Bieber gives Apple UX advice It’s unusual to see Justin Bieber correcting Apple’s UX design, but he does have a point. Many feel Apple’s interface has become slightly confusing, especially with the new Liquid Glass design changes in iOS 26. Even if some people think Bieber is just tapping the wrong button, his complaint has sparked conversations about whether Apple should rethink this part of iMessage.
A tiny design choice can ruin the smooth experience iPhones promise, and Bieber’s rant might just push Apple to make a small but meaningful fix.
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