Apple has released iOS 18.7.1 for iPhone, the latest update for users who have not yet upgraded to iOS 26. Here’s what’s new.
Security fixes are Apple’s main focus in iOS 18.7.1
Today Apple released two noteworthy software updates for iPhone.
iOS 26.0.1 debuted for users running Apple’s most recent major software version. It includes a variety of bug fixes and security updates.
But Apple has also released iOS 18.7.1 for users who haven’t yet upgraded to the latest OS version.
Here are Apple’s brief release notes for the update:
This update provides important security fixes and is recommended for all users.
The official notes don’t detail which specific security fixes are included. However, Apple has just published those details on this webpage.
Only one security fix is mentioned, and it involves FontParser.
Impact: Processing a maliciously crafted font may lead to unexpected app termination or corrupt process memory Description: An out-of-bounds write issue was addressed with improved bounds checking.
Apple’s release notes are often not comprehensive. As a result, it’s always possible Apple has other bug fixes or minor changes included in iOS 18.7.1.
However, it makes sense that this would be a smaller update than iOS 26.0.1, since Apple has far fewer bugs to eliminate in iOS 18 than it does in iOS 26.
If you’re still running iOS 18 and are considering upgrading to iOS 26, here is the full list of bug fixes and changes in today’s iOS 26.0.1 release.
Have you installed iOS 18.7.1? Notice any changes? Let us know in the comments.
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