Apple on Monday released the iOS 18.5 update for the eligible iPhone model. The developer and public beta updates were rolled out in recent weeks, it brings subtle changes to the mail app, including the option to display contact photos through a quick shortcut. The guardian or parents will receive a notice when the passcode is used on the child’s Apple device for the screen time. The iOS 18.5 introduces a new pride harmoni wallpaper, as well as supports for the satellite features carried out in the entire iPhone 13 range.
Update for iOS 18.5 iPhone: what is new
Apple’s release notes say that after the iPhone user iOS 18.5 update, the top-right of the screen can tap the contact photo directly with the interface of the mail app by tapping the three-dot option in the corner. This also allows the closure of the group by the sender setting in the app. Access all mail The view has also been made easier with a slight change in app classification. It is now listed with existing Primary, transaction, updateAnd Publicity Option.
With iOS 18.5, the iPhone gets a new pride harmoni wallpaper with colors, which has the ability to change the condition when the device is transferred, locked or unlocked. It matches the new Pride Hormony face for Apple Watch, which has also been paired with the latest Watches 10.5 updates.
When a screen time passcode is used on the device handled by a child, a notification to the guardian or parents improves the updates in the supervision capabilities of the children. Additionally, a new purchases with the iPhone option are made available when purchasing materials on a third party device within the Apple TV app.
Another notable change is in addition to satellite features provided by the carrier, which are now available throughout the entire iPhone 13 range. Apple says that it helps you to stay connected in areas through your iPhone where there is no cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. Many carriers partnered with satellite providers such as Starlink to strengthen their cellular network. When this facility is active, A sat The icon is displayed in the status bar of the iPhone.
In addition to new features, iOS also brings 18.5 Fixes For many insects and security weaknesses. On the iPhone 16E, Apple’s ownership C1 modem has a fix for a baseband issue, allowing a network traffic to be an attacking in the position of a privileged network to prevent traffic. It was decided through better state management.
The company also improved a safety vulnerability to correct a safety vulnerability and also improved floats, check, memory handling, input verification, and state handling, causing a malicious website to exfiltrate data cross-orries and unexpected safari crash due to the processing of maliciously prepared material.
Update also fixes issues related to call history, kuloetuth, choriadio, facetime, icloud document sharing, kernel, mail addressing, notes and security.
With WWDC 2025 on the horizon, the cupertino-based tech veteran is likely to focus on the upcoming iOS 19 and its tidbits from the current iOS 18 cycle.
