I didn't hear this in iOS 13, but I'm definitely experiencing gaps in the playback of music within the native music app in iOS 13.1.1. There is a small gap between each track, which is quite jarring when listening to mix-albums. Is anyone else experiencing this? I've attempted to remedy by switching my phone off and on again, to no avail. Suggestions on how to resolve this are most welcome - thanks!
iPhone XS
Okay, I take back my cynical comment about doubting that Apple would ever fix this: iOS 13.2 has restored my faith in the Apple music player. The seamless playback with MP3s is working again.
IOS 13.2 solved it for me, including ripped CD music.
13.2 update solved the problem for me.
Yep, just to add that 13.2 has solved the issue for me, and I listen to 99% music manually synced to my phone from iTunes.
I've discovered that by re-ripping my CDs in the AAC format, the transition between tracks is seamless. I have not yet downloaded the latest iPhone software, but I'm hoping the MP3 files will be fixed with this. I have literally hundreds of CDs I'll have re-rip if they don't fix the MP3 glitch. Teeth-gnashing frustration!!!
IOS 13.2 solved the problem for me
I don't think downgrading is possible if you're not some kind of elevated user unfortunately. To get the call, I went through the standard support routine of IM-ing an assistant from the support website, who then transferred me over to a technical specialist who ended up scheduling a call with me and member of the Irish support desk. I went through everything again, and apparently after my support person consulted with their local engineering team, it was messaged back that the exhibited behaviour was 'expected'. I respectfully disagreed with the evaluation, but was told that I could not have this issue elevated as a defect. Instead, I was instructed to fill in the feedback form found here: https://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html
I filled it in as a bug report against iOS. You can decide how you want to approach this; I would fill out the bug-report form either way but the issue may end up with more gravitas if you too go down the route of talking to someone. I found a guy on Twitter who is having the exact same issue too (I won't put his username here), but assuming he is not one of the other respondents in this thread, there are at least 4 of us.
Upgraded to 13.1.2, issue still persists. I also had the aforementioned support call. The outcome was that this is 'expected behaviour'. I am astonished to learn this and will following this up via all avenues available.
I've discovered the same problem on iTunes on my PC. I wonder if that might be the root of the problem rather than the iPhone update. I'm in the process of deleting and re-ripping CDs by joining tracks. I have hundreds that need to be joined. I have zero confidence that Apple will ever address this.
I found out that the the problem occurs only with CDs ripped in apple loseless. Mp3 and aac tracks play smoothly. Can someone confirm this?
I was just going to start a new thread about this. I had no problem in iOS 12 but now when I'm listening to a gapless album (like a concert, etc.) there are gaps between songs. Just as an aside I am manually syncing music to my iPhone via iTunes (not from Apple Music) and the albums in question playback no problem within iTunes. I am running an iPhone XS 512GB on iOS 13.1.1.
I have the same problem. Just noticed during the last two or three weeks. I've had to go back, delete, and re-rip CDs by joining tracks, but I should not have to this after years and years of seemless playback. The gapless playback was my primary reason for choosing Apple. If they can't fix this, I don't know what I'll do. The most recent iPhone update, which I downloaded this evening, did not fix it. Are you listening, Apple?
I'm glad I'm not crazy. This started for me after updating to iOS 13.1, and the 13.1.1 update gave me hope it would be fixed, but no such luck. I also have an iPhone Xs and I sync my music files using iTunes on my PC. I know others have submitted this problem to the Feedback Assistant, and I did last week, though I didn't call it "gapless playback". I'll submit again today.
This gapless issue is a real drag. It doesn’t sound like Apple is listening to complaints. If they don’t fix it it’ll suck! I have heard some people say that the beta version of 3.2 fixes it. I hope so!
I'm glad I'm not the only one. I thought I was losing my marbles. The gapless feature was one of the reasons I switched to iPhone many years ago as I couldn't get the same audio performance and quality from android. I'll record it for them if they don't believe me (just have to find a phone on an older iOS for reference).
Possible problem with seamless playback / gapless playback in iOS 13.1.1
