A new iOS 18 update could be out as soon as this week to stamp out the gremlins the latest iPhone software has unleashed.
Apple released iOS 18 earlier this month, as part of its big annual overhaul to its mobile operating system, with new personalisation features that can radically change the look of your home screen and embellish your messages.
But, the software also brought with it some undesirable quirks. Users who installed the new system have reported overheating devices, unresponsive touchscreens, and flickering displays, among other bugs.
Now, it seems Apple is preparing to address these issues with a new update, dubbed iOS 18.0.1.
Tech websites 9to5Mac and MacRumors both spotted signs of the new version in analytics, indicating that Apple is currently testing it out before launching it to the masses.
What about Apple Intelligence?
For now, it sounds like a small update for iPhone owners that is largely designed to patch those glitches, instead of introducing features.
Alas, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 users will still have to wait a bit longer for Apple Intelligence, which is due at some point in October with the beefier iOS 18.1 update.
iPadOS 18.0.1 also in the works
However, the interim update could still be a big deal for some iPad owners. Apple was recently forced to pull iPadOS 18 from the M4 iPad Pro models after they stopped functioning following installation of the update.
As a result, those devices still haven’t upgraded to the new software weeks after its release. To bring them up to speed, Apple is expected to release iPadOS 18.0.1 alongside iOS 18.0.1.
iOS 18.0.1 release date
Typically, when Apple starts testing an update, the public launch follows soon after. Consequently, both the iPhone and iPad updates could arrive in the coming weeks – and maybe as soon as this weekend or the first week of October.
It's pretty common for major iOS updates to come with bugs, and there are a few key reasons why.
Apple’s iOS is a complex system running on various devices and, despite extensive testing, some issues slip through the cracks. New features can interfere with older functions, and third-party apps may not always update in time.
The type of bugs that frequently pop up after an update include battery drain, connectivity problems, app crashes, and overheating. To its credit, Apple usually fixes critical bugs fast, often releasing a minor update within days.
Apple also gave people on older iPhones, and those hesitant to make the switch to iOS 18, the option to install iOS 17.7. Anyone who chose to do so is probably blissfully unaware of all the glitches and flaws.
