Apple has released iOS 18.5 release candidate 1. The pre-release iPhone and iPad software update has been light on features, although there are some small changes. This version is the first to include release notes from Apple.
What’s new in iOS 18.5?
Changes so far include tweaks to Apple Mail categories and profile pictures.
iOS 18.5 will also include the new Pride 2025 wallpaper for iPhone and iPad.
Here are the release notes:
This update also includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
- A new Pride Harmony wallpaper
- Parents now receive a notification when the Screen Time passcode is used on a child’s device
- Buy with iPhone is available when purchasing content within the Apple TV app on a 3rd party device
- Fixes an issue where the Apple Vision Pro app may display a black screen
- Support for carrier-provided satellite features is available on iPhone 13 (all models). For more information visit: https://support.apple.com/122339
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