A new fix is available for certain iPhones and iPads that addresses recording and password security issues. According to its support website, Apple has released two new patches including iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1 for iPhone. The update also finally allows users with M4-powered iPads to upgrade to iOS 18 after the initial version was removed to brick users’ devices.
This patch fixes recording issues in the Messages app on all iPhone 16 models. Your iPhone’s microphone will accidentally start recording a few seconds before the orange microphone icon becomes active.
The password patch fixes an issue where the VoiceOver feature could read out saved passwords. This patch applies to iPhone XS or later, iPad Pro 13 inch, iPad Pro 12.9 inch (3rd generation or later), iPad Pro 11 inch (1st generation or later), iPad Air (3rd generation or later), iPad (7th generation or later). ) and iPad mini (5th generation or later).
If you own one of these devices, you can download the new patch by going to the (Software Update) tab in the (General) section of the Settings app.
