Apple says it plans to release a software update early next week to fix a Face ID issue affecting some iPhone 18 Pro users. The company confirmed the timing to 9to5Mac’s Benjamin Mayo, following reports that Apple was testing an update for the problem.

The confirmation gives affected iPhone 18 Pro owners a clearer timeframe for a fix, although Apple has not provided a specific release day in the information available. The update is expected to arrive through Apple’s normal software-update process.

What Apple confirmed about the iPhone 18 Pro issue

Apple confirmed that the upcoming update will address a Face ID issue on some iPhone 18 Pro devices. The company did not indicate how many users are affected or provide additional details about what triggers the problem.

Face ID is used to unlock compatible iPhones and authenticate actions such as purchases and app sign-ins. A software fix could allow affected users to continue using those functions without waiting for a hardware service appointment, but Apple has not described the exact resolution.

Is iOS 27.0.1 the update with the fix?

Apple’s confirmation follows reports that it was testing iOS 27.0.1. That version is considered the likely vehicle for the Face ID fix, although the available information does not state that Apple has formally assigned the fix to that release.

The update is expected early next week, giving users a short wait before the correction becomes available. Apple’s confirmation also indicates that the company is treating the issue as a software problem rather than announcing a separate hardware replacement program.

What iPhone 18 Pro owners should know

Owners experiencing the Face ID problem can check for the update when it becomes available early next week. The reported fix applies specifically to the issue affecting some iPhone 18 Pro users; the available details do not say whether other iPhone models are affected.

Apple has not announced a broader list of changes for the upcoming software release. For now, the key detail is the promised timing and the company’s confirmation that a fix is on the way.