Apple has released iOS 18.5, packed with several updates and improvements. This version focuses on enhancing user experience through new features and critical bug fixes.
Key Updates:
- Mail App: A new preview feature provides a quick look at all mail, and a toggle to display contact photos has been added to the three-dot menu.
- Apple Care and Warranty: The settings page has been redesigned with a clearer layout and improved options for managing Apple Care coverage.
- Accessibility: Users can now choose to show or hide a banner when using the backtap function .
- Satellite Features: iPhone 13 models now support carrier-provided satellite features, currently available for T-Mobile customers in the US.
- Screen Time: Parents receive notifications when the screen time passcode is used on a child's device.
- New Pride Harmony Wallpaper: A new dynamic Pride Harmony wallpaper is available.
- Apple TV Enhancements: Users can now purchase content on third-party devices using their iPhones.
- Browser Extensions: Increased memory limits for browser extensions improve capturing and streaming quality.
- Bug Fixes: This update addresses issues in the Apple Vision Pro app, notification center, and CarPlay.
- Performance and Battery: Performance remains consistent with iOS 18.4, with potential minor battery life improvements for those updating from the beta version.
- Update Recommendation: Updating to iOS 18.5 is recommended for security patches, bug fixes, and access to the latest features, particularly for iPhone 13 users.
- Upcoming iOS 19: The first beta of iOS 19 is anticipated on June 9th.
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