I found a resolution as I was experiencing similar issues that started with a recent iOS update.  I turned off Voice Control.  Settings > Accessibility > Vision + Physical and Motor Sections.  The Voice Control under the Physical and Motor section was the ultimate fix for me. Whenever a text would come in, Pandora would stop playing, even if I didn't lift the phone up to view it. Phone Specifications: iPhone 11 Software Version 15.1 Pandora Version: 2110.1.1 ... View more