Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Apple Releases iOS 27.0.1 Fixing Face ID, Camera, Touchscreen Bugs
Apple released a small software update called iOS 27.0.1.
It fixes problems on some newer iPhones.
A failed Face ID check could sometimes make an iPhone freeze or restart.
The update also fixes a strange color mark that could appear in some 2× zoom photos.
That camera problem happened under certain lighting conditions.
The touchscreen could also stop responding if two control panels were opened together.
Apple released bug fixes for iPads too.
Several Mac updates include bug fixes, performance improvements and security patches.
People can install the iPhone update in Settings, General and Software Update.
iOS 27.0.1 fixes a problem that could make iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max devices freeze or restart after failed Face ID authentication.
The update corrects a color artifact that could appear in photos taken at 2× zoom on some iPhone 18 Pro models.
The camera issue occurred under certain lighting conditions when the aperture was set to f/1.48 and 2× zoom was used.
Apple fixed an issue that could make the touchscreen unresponsive when Notification Center and Control Center were opened simultaneously.
Apple also released iPadOS 27.0.1, macOS 27.0.1 Golden Gate, macOS Tahoe 26.7.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.8.1 with bug, performance and security improvements.
- Who
- Apple and users of compatible iPhone, iPad and Mac devices.
- What
- Apple released iOS 27.0.1 and related iPadOS and macOS updates to fix software bugs and provide performance and security improvements.
- When
- The updates were released today; the articles do not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- On Apple devices; iPhone users can find the update under Settings > General > Software Update.
- Why
- To address Face ID, camera and touchscreen problems and provide additional bug, performance and security fixes.
- iPhone update
- iOS 27.0.1
- Affected models
- iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Face ID issue
- A failed authentication attempt could cause the device to freeze or restart.
- Camera issue
- A color artifact could appear in some 2× zoom photos under certain lighting conditions when the aperture was set to f/1.48.
- Touchscreen issue
- The display could become unresponsive when Notification Center and Control Center were opened simultaneously.
- iPad update
- iPadOS 27.0.1, described as providing bug fixes.
- Mac updates
- macOS 27.0.1 Golden Gate, macOS Tahoe 26.7.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.8.1, including security and performance improvements.
