Apple Plans iOS 27 Update to Fix iPhone 18 Pro Face ID Reboot Bug
The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are experiencing a software bug causing the devices to freeze briefly and restart after failed Face ID attempts. Apple has acknowledged the issue and is developing a fix expected to be released with an upcoming iOS 27 update. The problem appears software-related despite hardware changes to Face ID placement in the new models. Users can find related panic logs in the iPhone Analytics settings, but the exact cause remains unspecified.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 37/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, moneycontrol. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 25 Sept, 07:52 am. Other outlets followed.