Apple has released the iOS 18.0.1 update for iPhone users, which addresses several major issues, especially for the 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 the new iPadOS 18.0.1 update for iPads. here are the details.

The highlight of the update is the solution to the unresponsive touch screen, a problem that has plagued many iPhone 16 users. According to Apple, under certain conditions, the touch screen will stop responding, causing frustration to users of the latest models.

The iOS 18.0.1 update also addresses other important 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 addresses an issue with the Messages app that caused it to quit unexpectedly when replying to a message with a shared Apple Watch face.

To install the update, iPhone users can go to Settings > General > Software Update. Apple recommends 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 immediately.

iPadOS 18.0.1 is also available for iPads, although some users of M4 iPad Pro models should note that the initial iPadOS 18 update caused some devices to crash. 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:

– The touch screen may become temporarily unresponsive under certain circumstances on iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models
– Camera may freeze when recording macro mode video on Ultra Wide camera in 4K when HDR is turned off on iPhone 16 Pro models
– Messages may close unexpectedly when replying to a message with a shared Apple Watch face