After resting in the beta phase for more than a month, Apple has finally released the iOS 18.5 update to the public. The update can be installed on all compatible iPhone models right now for free, and it brings a handful of new changes, including new Pride wallpapers that you can check out. Apple has also released iPadOS 18.5 to the public, which can be downloaded on compatible iPads through the exact mechanism as the iPhone.
Apple releases iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 to the public with lots of new additions
You do not need a developer account to download and install the updates on your iPhone or iPad. To download iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5, simply launch the Settings app on your device, head over to General > Software Update > and install the latest beta on your device.
Unlike iOS 18.4, iOS 18.5 is a minor update but includes some notable changes and additions, which you can check out in the list below. Apple will also release a few additional updates that will be seeded before iOS 19 is released to the public.
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
Apple will release the first beta of iOS 19 to developers next month, and it will come with major changes that will set it apart from the current version. We are expecting the update to be bigger than any other that the company has released so far, which means that the Home Screen is getting a major facelift with visionOS-inspired translucent and glass-like effects across the board. We will keep you updated on the latest, so be sure to stick around for more details.
