How to fix iOS 18 changes some users hate

Washington: It s generally a good idea to keep your phone s software current but some iPhone owners are feeling let down by Apple s latest updates....

Washington: It’s generally a good idea to keep your phone’s software current - but some iPhone owners are feeling let down by Apple’s latest updates.

Since its initial release in September, users who have installed iOS 18 have reported issues ranging from batteries that drain faster to less efficient controls and confusingly redesigned apps.

“Woke up to find out my phone updated to iOS 18 while I was asleep and the new photo app design nearly sent me spiraling again,” one user wrote on the social media site X. 

This might all sound like much ado about nothing, but it takes time and effort to learn how to use tools - even digital ones - effectively. And it can be deeply frustrating when out-of-the-blue design changes force us to reset our habits and our muscle memory, as some iPhone owners are learning.

Thankfully, there are fixes and workarounds for at least of Apple’s unpopular changes. Here’s what you should know.