Apple Releases IOS 18.0.1 Update, Fixs Security Issues On Microphones And Passwords

Apple has launched an iOS 18.0.1 update (PHOTO: X @GreekAppleNews)

JAKARTA - Apple has launched iOS 18.0.1 and iPadOS 18.0.1 updates, which focus on important security improvements as well as performance improvements. This update fixes issues related to microphone access on some iPhone 16 models, as well as vulnerabilities in Passwords apps that affect more iPhone and iPad models.

One of the main problems fixed in this update is a bug that allows voice messages in the Messages app to record audio for a few seconds before orange microphone indicators appear in Dynamic Island and Control Center.

This problem specifically affects the iPhone 16 model, including the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Apple solved this problem by improving system checks.

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Security Improvements On Passwords Apps

In addition to microphone problems, Apple also overcomes vulnerabilities in the Passwords app that allow the VoiceOver feature to read out stored passwords hard.

This vulnerability has an impact on several iPhone and iPad models, including the iPhone XS and later ones, as well as various iPad models such as the iPad Pro and the iPad Air. This problem is caused by a logic error that has been corrected with better system validation.

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iPhone and iPad users can download iOS 18.0.1 or iPadOS 18.0.1 updates by opening Settings > General > Software Update. In addition, Apple has also released software updates for Mac, Vision Pro, and Apple Watch, although these updates do not include improving published security vulnerabilities.