Apple’s latest iOS 18.0.1 update, released just a few weeks after iOS 18, brings crucial fixes and performance enhancements to iPhones. While iOS 18 introduced new features like RCS messaging and home screen customisation, iOS 18.0.1 focuses on resolving security flaws and bugs.

Among the key security patches, one addresses a vulnerability in the Passwords app where VoiceOver could read your saved passwords out loud. Another fix involves audio messages in Messages, where the app could capture audio before the microphone indicator was activated, raising privacy concerns.

In terms of performance, iOS 18.0.1 resolves issues with unresponsive touch screens on the iPhone 16 series, where the touch screen would temporarily stop responding under specific circumstances. Additionally, the update corrects a camera freezing issue when recording macro mode video on the iPhone 16 Pro’s Ultra Wide Camera in 4K with HDR turned off.

The release also addresses an issue where replying to a message with a shared Apple Watch face in Messages could cause the app to unexpectedly quit. Another performance improvement relates to memory allocation, which was affecting certain iPhone models.

To install the iOS 18.0.1 update, simply go to Settings > General > Software Update and follow the on-screen instructions.

Key Fixes in iOS 18.0.1:

• Addresses touch screen unresponsiveness on iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models.
• Fixes a camera freezing issue when recording in macro mode.
• Resolves a bug causing Messages to crash when replying with a shared Apple Watch face.
• Optimises performance issues related to memory allocation.

Security Fixes:

• Prevents the VoiceOver feature from reading out saved passwords in the Passwords app.
• Fixes a vulnerability in Messages, where audio could be recorded before the microphone was activated.

Apple continues to enhance the performance and security of its devices through these regular updates, and it’s highly recommended to keep your iPhone software up to date for the best user experience.