Apple released iOS 18.2.1 on Monday (January 6), which brings several bug fixes for issues that were introduced in the previous update. This new version arrives nearly a month after iOS 18.2, which brought new Apple Intelligence features, such as Image Playground and integration with ChatGPT.
Apple did not provide detailed release notes for the update, simply stating that it “provides important bug fixes and is recommended for all users.”
In addition to iOS 18.2.1, the update for iPads, iPadOS 18.2.1, was also released simultaneously.
How to install iOS 18.2.1
See below how to install the new version on your device:
- Open the “Settings” section;
- Go to “General”;
- Click on “Software Update”;
- Select iOS version 18.2.1;
- Tap “Install now”.
Who can update to iOS 18.2.1?
The update is available for all devices that received iOS 18 — that is, from the iPhone XS and XR onwards.
When will another update come?
The next update for Apple devices, iOS 18.3, is expected to be released later in January. The update has been in testing since December 2024.
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, iOS 18.3 is not likely to include major new features like those seen in iOS 18.1 and 18.2. Instead, it will primarily focus on addressing any issues and improving system stability.
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