iOS 18.5 Arrives Next Week: Here Are the Key Features
iOS 18.5 launches next week with minor refinements, bug fixes, and UI tweaks that enhance the overall user experience.
Here’s a look at what’s coming in iOS 18.5:
1. Mail App Tweaks and Usability Improvements
- Contact Photos Toggle: You can now show or hide contact photos directly within the Mail app.
- ‘Group by Sender’ Toggle: Like contact photos, this organizational option is now easier to access right in the app.
- Visible 'All Mail' View: Previously hidden behind swipe gestures, the “All Mail” inbox is now clearly accessible.
2. Satellite Features for iPhone 13
Satellite support is coming partially to the iPhone 13, offering carrier-backed features like Starlink connectivity via compatible carriers such as T-Mobile.
⚠️ Note: Due to hardware differences, Full Apple emergency satellite features, like Emergency SOS, still require iPhone 14 or later.
3. Screen Time Gets Smarter (and More Secure)
Screen Time now alerts parents when their passcode is used on a child’s device, helping prevent unauthorized changes.
4. Refreshed AppleCare Info in Settings
AppleCare & Warranty in Settings gets a new header with clearer info and a direct link to support, enhancing coverage transparency.
5. New 2025 Pride Harmony Wallpaper
Apple’s 2025 Pride Wallpaper, launching alongside new Watch bands and faces, features vibrant animations that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
6. Buy with iPhone on Third-Party TVs
iOS 18.5 lets users confirm Apple TV purchases on third-party smart TVs and streaming devices using their iPhone for a smoother checkout experience.
7. Bug Fixes and Behind-the-Scenes Updates
- A bug affecting the Apple Vision Pro app, where it occasionally displayed a black screen, has been fixed.
- iOS 18.5 includes undisclosed security improvements, which Apple will detail once the full public release is available.
Final Thoughts
iOS 18.5 delivers small but useful updates, mainly for Mail and Screen Time, as Apple gears up for the bigger iOS 19 release.
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