A download box appears after every podcast or song download on iPhone 16e with iOS27

Why on my iPhone 16e after updating to iOS27 am I getting a download box appearing at the top of my screen every time I download a podcast or song?


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Original Title: Downloading podcast


iPhone 16e

Posted on Oct 10, 2026 4:29 AM

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Oct 27, 2026 4:01 AM in response to WheelieNick

I am not signed in to Music. I am of the old school, purchasing songs and albums I want to listen to any time. therefore every time I purchase a song and download it a download box appears. With podcasts I download a podcast to listen to when not connected to WiFi or out of range of phone signal.


I talked to Apple Support and have been told that this is quiet normal activity. there is no way of turning it off.

A download box appears after every podcast or song download on iPhone 16e with iOS27

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