After a month in beta, Apple’s likely final major iOS 18 update is now live, and while it’s not packing Apple Intelligence this time, it still delivers a few sharp upgrades and fan-requested fixes.
Here’s the TL;DR of what’s new in iOS 18.5:
🆕 Mail gets less annoying – You can now toggle off Contact Photos without digging through Settings. A small win, but a big relief.
🎨 New Pride Harmony wallpaper – A beautiful tribute to the strength and color of LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.
📡 Satellite support for iPhone 13 – That’s right, older devices just got a serious connectivity upgrade.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parental alert for Screen Time passcode use – Sneaky kids, beware.
đź›’ Buy with iPhone now works even inside the Apple TV app on 3rd-party devices.
🛠️ Vision Pro black screen bug squashed
🧾 AppleCare info now shows front and center in Settings
No flashy AI drops this round, but WWDC in June = iOS 19 preview, and that’s where the big guns are expected.
Also live: iPadOS 18.5, watchOS 11.5, macOS 15.5, visionOS 2.5, and tvOS 18.5.
Time to update 📲 Settings > General > Software Update.
