Apple recently released its highly anticipated iOS 18 update for iPhone users. Following that, the company has now launched the iOS 18.0.1 update. This is a minor update ahead of the much-awaited iOS 18.1, which will introduce the first wave of Apple Intelligence features. Here’s everything you need to know.
iOS 18.0.1 Update: Key Fixes and Improvements
The iOS 18.0.1 update resolves several issues, including general problems experienced by users since iOS 18 launched and specific bugs affecting the iPhone 16 series. Check them out below:
- Touchscreen Responsiveness: One of the most notable issues resolved is the unresponsiveness of the touch screen reported by users of the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro models. The update aims to ensure that the touch screens respond correctly under various conditions.
- Camera Functionality: The update fixes a bug that caused the camera to freeze when recording 4K macro mode videos on the iPhone 16 Pro models. This was particularly problematic when HDR was turned off.
- Messages App Crash: Another issue addressed was the unexpected crashing of the Messages app when replying to a message containing a shared Apple Watch face. This bug has now been corrected.
- Performance Enhancements: The update also resolves a memory allocation issue that impacted performance on some iPhone models.
- Security Updates: iOS 18.0.1 includes important security patches, notably fixing a microphone issue where audio messages captured several seconds of sound before the microphone indicator activated. Additionally, it addresses a vulnerability in the Passwords app that allowed saved passwords to be read aloud by VoiceOver.
You can get the latest iOS 18.0.1 update via Settings -> General -> Software Update. If available, tap on Download and Install to begin the update process.
iOS 18: Eligible Devices
Here’s the complete list of iPhone models that can run iOS 18:
- iPhone 16 series
- iPhone 15 series
- iPhone 14 series
- iPhone 13 series
- iPhone 12 series
- iPhone 11 series
- iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation)
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