Apple releases iOS 18.0.1 update with one major fix: You should download it right away

Apple has rolled out the iOS 18.0.1 update for iPhone users, addressing several key issues, particularly for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models.

In Short

• Apple has rolled out the iOS 18.0.1 update for iPhone users
• The major highlight of the update is a fix for the unresponsive touch screen
• This is the first update to iOS 18 since its release in early September

Apple has rolled out the iOS 18.0.1 update for iPhone users, addressing several key issues, particularly for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models. This is the first update to iOS 18 since its release in early September. The company has also released a new iPadOS 18.0.1 update for iPads. Here are the details.

The major highlight of the update is a fix for the unresponsive touch screen, a problem that has troubled many iPhone 16 users. According to Apple, under certain conditions, the touch screen would stop responding, causing frustration for users of the latest models.

The iOS 18.0.1 update also addresses other critical bugs, including a fix for the camera freezing when recording in 4K on the Ultra Wide camera in macro mode on iPhone 16 Pro models. Additionally, it resolves an issue with the Messages app that caused it to unexpectedly quit when replying to a message with a shared Apple Watch face.

To install the update, iPhone users can navigate to Settings > General > Software Update. Apple advises all users to download this update as it not only resolves these bugs but also includes essential security patches. Since the update fixes some major issues, users should download it right away.

iPadOS 18.0.1 is also available for iPads, though some users of the M4 iPad Pro models should note that the initial iPadOS 18 update had caused some devices to brick. This update is expected to resolve that issue as well.

Below are the official release notes for the iOS 18.0.1 update

This update provides important bug fixes and security updates for your iPhone including:

- Touch screen may be temporarily unresponsive in certain circumstances on iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models
- Camera may freeze when recording macro mode video on the Ultra Wide camera in 4K with HDR turned off on iPhone 16 Pro models
- Messages may unexpectedly quit when replying to a message with a shared Apple Watch face