If you've bought – or are thinking of buying – a shiny new iPhone XS then chances are you've already heard of the various issues that have been impacting the new device since launch. Just like any tech product, Apple's phones aren't immune to technical gremlins and bugs, and the company has been slightly embarrassed by the fact that its latest flagship has a few unfortunate software problems under the hood.
'Chargegate' – a playful dig at the infamous 'Antennagate' from the iPhone 4 days – was perhaps the most annoying problem new owners have faced; some iPhone XS users reported that their devices were refusing to charge via the bundled Lightning cable and would only register a charge was in progress when they were woken from their sleep – leading to a few dead iPhones in the morning.
However, other problems – such as poor Wi-Fi reception in areas where previous iPhones had experienced no difficulties – were just as frustrating, especially when you consider this is a handset that costs the best part of £1000. Wireless connectivity is a basic function that most people rely on throughout the day, so having spotty service isn't exactly a welcome event.
Thankfully, Apple has issued fixes for these two problems – and a few others – in the first OTA update for its new iOS 12 operating system. The iOS 12.0.1 patch notes state that it fixes that high-profile charging issue and also resolves the problem relating to the phone joining known Wi-Fi networks at 2.4GHz instead of 5.0GHz, which we assume will solve that irksome wireless networking bug.
That's not all. There are some other bugs that are squashed by this update; one relates to the position of the '.?123' key on the iPad's virtual keyboard (we didn't notice that one, we have to admit) and a fault where subtitles would sometimes fail to appear on videos being watched in various video playback applications. The final fix – or at least the final one Apple has made note of, as these updates sometimes hide other changes, too – fixes a Bluetooth connection problem present in iOS 12.
Your iOS device should notify you when the update is ready, but if you'd like to force it to install, simply navigate to Settings > General > Software Update on your iPhone or iPad. Remember, it's not just iPhone XS owners who benefit from this – older iOS devices will also get the update, assuming they're still part of Apple's update strategy, of course.
It's great to see Apple react so swiftly to these early teething troubles; Chargegate, begone! Let's not speak of it anymore, OK?
by dmcferran via Featured Articles
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