Update your iPhone NOW: Apple releases urgent security update

by · Mail Online

They are some of the popular smartphones around the world, but if you have an iPhone you need to update it immediately.

Apple has released its latest software update, called iOS 18.0.1, which brings 'important bug fixes' and 'security updates'.

What's more, the new software patch fixes rare bugs which have been causing the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro to temporarily crash or freeze.

Cybersecurity experts warn that keeping your older, out-of-date software could leave you vulnerable to criminal hackers.  

So, to make sure your tech stays secure, here's how you can download the latest update.

They're some of the most popular smartphones around the world, but if you have an iPhone, make sure you update it immediately as Apple releases iOS 18.0.1
The iOS 18.0.1 update includes 'important bug fixes and security updates' for your iPhone 

HOW TO INSTALL IOS 18.0.1 

To download the update on your iPhone, simply head to your iPhone Settings and scroll down to General. 

Tap Software Update and you'll see the option to install iOS 18.0.1 now. 

The download should only take a few minutes to install. 

Alternatively, select 'Update Tonight' to install the update when your phone is placed on charge overnight.

The iOS 18.0.1 update was released last night and is available for the iPhone XS and later.

In the patch notes for the update, Apple says it has fixed an issue in which the 'touch screen may be temporarily unresponsive in certain circumstances on iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models.'

This will come as good news to the iPhone 16 users who have reported that their new phones' screens have often become unresponsive since the iOS 18 update.

On, X formerly Twitter, one commenter wrote: 'iPhone 16 Pro Max is buggy AF! from the touch screen being unresponsive to the phone switching to a lower refresh rate'.

Another commenter wrote: 'I spent $1600 for a iPhone 16 Pro Max, to watch it freezing and crashing at least twice a day.'

'My iPhone 16 pro has been pretty unusable since I got it. Freezes, crashes, repeat', added another.

In addition to fixing this frustrating issue, Apple says that the iOS 18.0.1 update will fix a glitch which caused the camera to freeze when recording with the Ultra Wide camera.

The latest iOS 18 update claims to fix two bugs which cause the screen and camera app of the iPhone 16 to unexpectedly freeze or crash 
Since the release of iOS 18, a number of iPhone 16 customers have reported that their phone's screens frequently become unresponsive 
One commenter on X said that the issues with their phone were bad enough for it to be 'pretty unusable'

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The patch also includes a fix for a bug in which 'messages may unexpectedly quit when replying to a message with a shared Apple Watch face.'

This update comes alongside the release of iPadOS 18.0.1 for the iPad Pro 13-inch, iPad Pro 12.9-inch 3rd generation and later, iPad Pro 11-inch 1st generation and later, iPad Air 3rd generation and later, iPad 7th generation and later, and iPad mini 5th generation and later.'

The release of the iPad update comes after iPadOS 18 was unexpectedly pulled after a rare glitch was reported to be bricking some M4 iPad Pros.

This will be the first time that iPad users will be able to try out many of the new features included in iOS 18 such as home screen customisation and a revamped Control Centre.

Even if you have not been affected by any of these issues, cybersecurity experts say that it is vital you update to the latest software as soon as possible.

Experts say that it is important to update to the latest software as soon as possible to ensure you are protected against cybercriminals 

Jake Moore, global cybersecurity advisor for ESET, told MailOnline: 'It is vital that people make sure their devices auto-update to the latest operating system.

'Out-of-date operating systems can be left vulnerable to attack as criminals can then use these located exploits to target people's data on their phones.'

Mr Moore points out that iOS 18 also includes some big security upgrades such as a new standalone Passwords app.

'The Passwords app is a much simpler way to create and manage all your passwords, passkeys, verification codes and more,' says Mr Moore.

'It's all end-to-end encrypted and you can easily create groups and share passwords with those who need access too.'

iPadOS 18.0.1 also makes iOS 18 available for the iPad for the first time since the update was pulled due to a rare glitch which irreversibly crashed some M4 iPad Pros

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To bring your iPhone or iPad up to iOS 18.0.1, simply open the Settings app, and navigate to the section marked General.

From here you should see the option for 'Software Update' near the top of the screen.

Clicking on this will immediately bring up the option to update to the latest software available.

Alternatively, from the Settings page, you may see a notification saying 'Software Update Available' - selecting this will bring you to the same update page.

Once you have found the update tap either 'Update Now' to install the software immediately, or 'Update Tonight' to install it while your phone charges overnight.

Apple explains: 'If you select Update Tonight, iPhone will try to update when the device is locked and the battery has enough charge.'