iOS 18.0.1 Now Available: Touchscreen Issues Resolved for iPhone

Apple has rolled out a new update for iOS 18, designated as iOS 18.0.1, just two weeks following the initial system update. This version focuses primarily on resolving critical bugs and security vulnerabilities within the operating system, particularly the touchscreen problems that many users have encountered. Unlike previous iOS updates, this release does not introduce any new features.

iOS 18.0.1 Addresses Key Bugs, Including Touchscreen Problems

iOS 18.0.1 update (Image via Apple || Brandon Butch/YouTube)

Here are the noteworthy bug fixes included in the iOS 18.0.1 update:

Resolves the frozen or unresponsive touchscreen issues affecting many iPhone 16 series users.
Fixes the camera freezing problem when recording macro mode videos at 4K resolution with HDR settings disabled, an issue specifically impacting the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models.
Addresses the unexpected closure of the Messages app when responding to a message that included a shared Apple Watch face.
Fixes a security vulnerability that caused the microphone indicator to appear several seconds after recording had already begun.
Eliminates another security bug that allowed VoiceOver applications to read saved passwords aloud.

The most significant fix is the touchscreen issue, which was prevalent across all iPhone 16 models. This problem was primarily located near the new Camera Control button and was triggered either by pressing the button or unlocking the device.

However, a prominent issue remains unresolved in this update. Numerous users have reported that the Apple Music app continues to pause or freeze music playback intermittently, and a solution for this problem may be introduced in the upcoming iOS 18.1 update.

Known Issues in iOS 18.0.1

Apple has acknowledged potential performance concerns stemming from a memory leak introduced during the patching of security flaws. This memory leak is anticipated to be addressed in the next iOS 18.1 update.