Until last week, many had assumed that the next iPhone update would be iOS 18.1. Now, a new report says something else is coming first.

Though it might not be the update many are waiting for, iOS 18.0.1 could soon launch. The update includes bug fixes, including those affecting specific users. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your I

Apple's iOS 18 update allows users to select specific contacts to share with apps, leading to a significant decrease in contact sharing. This change is troubling for social app developers, who rely on extensive contact sharing for growth.

This seems to confirm that the software is almost entirely the same, and that the very first iPhone 16 series phones which had been loaded with software in readiness to be shipped out for sale on September 20, had the earlier build which was superseded by the Sept. 16 build.

Apple released its iOS 18 update shortly after the launch of the iPhone 16 Series. However, numerous users have reported abnormally high battery drain. The company has acknowledged the issue and suggested remedies.