Apple is reportedly working on the iOS 18.0.1 update to address potential bugs and issues on iOS 18. Based on their analysis log, macRumors discovered information about iOS 18.0.1, indicating a high likelihood of Apple releasing the update to all compatible iPhone models soon. The update is expected to be smaller in scale than iOS 18.1, scheduled for release in October to introduce Apple Intelligence to the public.
iOS 18.0.1 will primarily focus on fixing errors reported by users after updating to iOS 18 and is not expected to bring any new features. Some notable issues include a touchscreen error that prevented the device from registering taps and swipes and a bug that caused the Messages app to crash when sharing or receiving watch faces from the Apple Watch. Additionally, Apple may also release iPadOS 18.0.1 to address problems caused by iPadOS 18, particularly with iPad Pro M4 models.
While the specific release date for iOS 18.0.1 is not available, many predictions suggest that the update will be released next week. This precedes the expected release of iOS 18.1 in the second half of October, which could coincide with the launch events for new products such as the Mac M4 and iPad mini 7.
Notably, iOS 18.1 is currently in beta and will bring Apple Intelligence to users of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 series. However, iOS 18.0.1 is considered crucial for users to ensure the optimal functioning of their iPhones.