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Apple Releases iOS 26.0.1 to Fix iPhone 17 Connectivity and Camera Bugs, Patch Security Flaw

The fast follow-up underscores Apple's focus on stabilizing new hardware after its major iOS 26 redesign.

Overview

  • iOS 26.0.1 addresses Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth dropouts on iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 Pro models, which also affected CarPlay connections.
  • The update fixes photo artifacts under certain lighting on new models and restores cellular service for some users who lost it after installing iOS 26.
  • Apple also resolves issues where app icons appeared blank after applying a custom Home Screen tint and where VoiceOver became disabled for some users.
  • The release includes a FontParser security patch for maliciously crafted fonts, with parallel 26.0.1 updates available for iPadOS, macOS Tahoe, tvOS, and visionOS.
  • Related platform notes include an iPadOS 26.0.1 fix for a floating keyboard position bug, a macOS Tahoe 26.0.1 remedy for some Mac Studio M3 Ultra upgrade blocks, and watchOS now at version 26.0.2 for most models.