Since launch, iPhone 16 and 16 Pro users have been reporting frustrating issues of random reboots and app glitches. Luckily, these bugs have been taken care of in Apple’s latest iOS update, iOS 18.1 which is rolled out for all users.
Key Fixes in iOS 18.1
As iPhone 16 users, we wanted to bring a smoother experience with the release of iOS 18.1, and here are the fixes and performance enhancements you’ll want to take advantage of. Here’s what the update solves:
- Random Reboots: There were users that claim they had reboots for no apparent reason and at particularly bad times, such as when they were using heavy loads or when their system was in StandBy mode. However, Apple has fixed the root cause of this problem and is promising a stable experience.
- Touch Response Delays: Frequently, freezing screens and laggy touch responses were common issues but this update is designed to fix that entirely.
- Podcasts App Glitches: Many podcasts that were marked as ‘played’ were not watched, misleading users who wanted to listen to their favourite episodes, and iOS 18.1 fixes this.
- 4K Video Playback in Photos: When fast forwarding in 4K at 60 fps, users were over heating and stuttering, making it tough to watch , but iOS 18.1 has added smoother playback.
- Digital Car Key Functionality: Digital car keys didn’t work when a backup was restored or a device is switched. They have fixed this so keys Unlock and Start cars without interruption.
New Features and Improvements
iOS 18.1 also adds Apple Intelligence for better machine learning and recommendations, and includes bug fixes. More accurate and responsive features are being expected from users despite the fact that no specific details were available.
How to Update
If you want to install iOS 18.1 and solve all these issues just go to Settings > General > Software Update and you’ll be prompted to upgrade. Not just a reboot bug fixer, this release also improves performance—don’t miss a better iPhone 16 experience!