We’ve all been waiting for it for a few days and it’s finally arrived. Apple has released the iOS 18.0.1 update, which comes to fix several important bugs detected in the newly released iOS 18 version. This update arrives two weeks after the official launch of iOS 18, and is also available for iPadOS, correcting similar problems on compatible iPads.
Owners of an iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro have encountered a bug that affected the touch screencausing it to temporarily stop responding in certain circumstances. According to Apple’s release notes, iOS 18.0.1 fixes this issue, along with other bugs that affected the camera and the Messages app.
What’s new in iOS 18.0.1
The main focus of this update has been to improve the user experience with the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, especially those who have reported sensitivity problems on the touch screen. After the arrival of iOS 18, several users complained that their devices did not respond correctly when touching the screen, which sparked criticism and frustration from users, especially among those who use the device for professional tasks or games.
The iOS 18.0.1 patch also includes improvements to how the camera works. Some iPhone 16 Pro owners had noted that the camera was freezing when recording videos in macro mode using the ultra-wide angle lens, especially when the resolution was set to 4K with HDR disabled. This update fixes the issue, allowing for a smoother experience when capturing high-quality images and videos.
In addition, the Messages application, one of the pillars of communication in the Apple ecosystem, has also received a major adjustment. According to Apple, the app could close unexpectedly when replying to a message with a shared Apple Watch face. These types of errors are usually very annoying for users who use iMessage.
Apple fixes all operating systems
Although the update focuses primarily on fixing bugs, Apple has also included performance and security improvements of the system. On some iPhone models, performance may have been affected by memory allocation issues, causing certain apps to run slower than usual. With iOS 18.0.1, Apple seeks to improve this aspect, ensuring greater stability in the daily use of the device.
As for security, although the update notes do not detail all the improvements, Apple has reminded users that they can learn more about the security fixes by visiting its official support page. These types of updates are vital for protect devices of possible vulnerabilities that could be exploited by third parties.
Not only iPhones have received this update. Apple has also released iPadOS 18.0.1, with improvements similar to those mentioned. Among the most notable fixes is the solution to a problem that affected the iPad Pro M4 models. These devices, after installing iPadOS 18, suffered from an error that could leave them unusable. Apple temporarily withdrew the update for these iPads, but with the release of version 18.0.1, the issue appears to have been resolved.
