Apple Latest Update: Apple has released iOS 18.5, bringing many powerful upgrades to your iPhone. The iOS 18.5 update is solving problems that were inadvertently introduced in the previous release, iOS 18.4.1. Let us tell you that Apple has also released iPadOS 18.5 along with iOS 18.5. With this, many new features, bug fixes, and security patches have been released. This is Apple's fifth update for iOS 18, but it does not include any major changes or new features. Therefore, iOS 18.5 is not a major update, but it is important for a smoother experience and better security for iPhone and iPad users. With this release, Apple has included new Pride Harmony wallpapers, parental lock notifications for children's devices, and fixes for the Apple Vision Pro app. Apart from this, this update is also important in terms of security, as it includes more than 30 security fixes. Know what else is there for users in iOS 18.5.

How to download iOS 18.5:

To download the iOS 18.5 update, users should go to Settings > General > Software Update on their iPhone. Before proceeding, make sure that your device is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network and has enough battery life to complete the installation.

iOS 18.5 update: What's new

According to Apple's release notes, iOS 18.5 brings some minor changes for iPhone users. The update focuses mainly on security improvements, which apply to both iPhones and iPads. Apart from this, some new features have also been added, which may be useful for users. First of all, this update includes a new notification system, which will notify parents when the Screen Time passcode is accessed on the child's device. Another new feature is carrier-provided satellite support for iPhone 13 models. Other features include a new Pride Harmony wallpaper, a 'Buy with iPhone' feature, and a solution to the black screen issue of the Apple Vision Pro app.

Apple is now focusing on bug fixes and security patches for the iOS 18 update, as it focuses on the upcoming iOS 19 update. The new generation operating system will be announced at the June 2025 WWDC event, but it will be officially launched with the iPhone 17 series. Reports also say that Apple may bring the iOS 18.6 update to introduce Apple Intelligence to China.

Which iPhones will get iOS 18.5?

Any iPhone that can run iOS 18 will also be eligible for the iOS 18.5 update. This includes all models from the iPhone XS, XS Max, XR, iPhone SE (2nd generation and newer), and iPhone 11 to iPhone 16, including the iPhone 15, 14, 13, and 12 series.