Short answer
The latest version is iOS 27.0.1, released on 28 September. Install it — it fixes the Face ID restart bug, a 2x photo artifact and a touchscreen freeze.
iPhone 18 Pro shipped with iOS 27. Apple released its first bug-fix update two weeks later.
What iOS 27.0.1 fixes
- iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max could restart when Face ID failed.
- A colour artifact in some 2x photos at f/1.48.
- The touchscreen could become unresponsive when Notification Center and Control Center were opened together.
iOS 27 highlights on iPhone 18 Pro
- Siri AI in beta, starting in English.
- Next-generation Apple Intelligence features.
- Liquid Glass refinements, including a transparency slider.
- A clipboard shortcut on the keyboard.
- Larger Home Screen widgets and independent alarm volume.
- Connectivity Assist for combining Wi-Fi and cellular.
Still being tracked
- Intermittent audio crackle reports.
- Battery drain reports linked to Connectivity Assist.
How to update
- Back up to iCloud or a computer.
- Connect to Wi-Fi and power.
- Settings › General › Software Update › Update Now.
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