Apple Confirms iPhone 18 Pro Bug Fix Update is Coming Next Week
Apple has confirmed that a software update will be released early next week to address a specific hardware-related issue. The update is intended to fix a Face ID malfunction affecting some iPhone 18 Pro users. Reports indicate that Apple is currently testing iOS 27.0.1, which is expected to contain the necessary corrections.
- ▪Apple confirmed to 9to5Mac that a bug fix update is scheduled for release early next week.
- ▪The update specifically targets a Face ID issue impacting some iPhone 18 Pro users.
- ▪Apple is reportedly testing iOS 27.0.1, which is likely the version containing the fix.
- ▪The news was reported on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
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Apple Confirms iPhone 18 Pro Bug Fix Update is Coming Next WeekThursday September 24, 2026 6:10 am PDT by Joe RossignolApple has confirmed to 9to5Mac's Benjamin Mayo that it plans to release a software update early next week with a fix for a Face ID issue affecting some iPhone 18 Pro users. Yesterday, we reported that Apple is testing iOS 27.0.1, which is likely to be the update with the fix. [ 0 comments ]
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