Apple has officially released iOS 18.0.1, bringing important bug fixes and security updates for your iPhone.
The first issue in Media Session, which could see audio messages able to capture a few seconds of audio before the microphone is activated, is only for iPhone 16 users
The second vulnerability fixed in iOS 18.0.1 , tracked as CVE-2024-44204, could see your saved passwords read out loud by VoiceOver. This of course, could be a major issue.
As well as the security updates, iOS 18.0.1 fixes a minor but annoying problem where, if your thumb was resting on the iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro display in certain positions, the display would become unresponsive. This issue was restricted to the latest iPhone 16 releases.
Next, a camera issue has been fixed. Some iPhone 16 Pro users found that the camera could freeze in one particular circumstance: when recording macro mode video on the Ultra Wide lens in 4K with HDR turned off.
Another very specific issue was in Messages. Some users found that if they shared a Watch face with another iPhone user and that user replied, the iPhone would crash.
Finally, a performance problem due to memory allocation has been addressed.
iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1 Security Fixes
Media Session
Impact: Audio messages in Messages may be able to capture a few seconds of audio before the microphone indicator is activated
Description: This issue was addressed with improved checks.
Passwords
Impact: A user’s saved passwords may be read aloud by VoiceOver
Description: A logic issue was addressed with improved validation
iOS 18.0.1 Supported Devices
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone Xs
- iPhone XS Max
As normal, to update to iOS 18.0.1 go to your iPhone Settings > General > Software Update and install iOS 18.0.1 as soon as you possibly can.
