Apple iOS 18.5 Now Available: What's New in the Latest Update
The new iOS 18.5 update adds screen time alerts, satellite support, and UI enhancements. Available for iPhones and iPads globally.
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Apple on Tuesday released iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5, the fifth official updates in its iOS 18 lineup, carrying build number 22F76 and available now under Settings > General > Software Update.
The update adds Screen Time passcode notifications on children’s devices, enabling parents to track passcode use and enhance digital wellbeing. It also includes a Pride Harmony wallpaper, Buy with iPhone support for purchasing Apple TV content on third-party devices, a fix for a black-screen issue in the Apple Vision Pro app and carrier-provided satellite support for all iPhone 13 models, bolstering emergency connectivity.
With iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 in circulation, Apple is preparing for one more iOS 18 release. Reports indicate that iOS 18.6 will extend Apple Intelligence features to users in China, rolling out generative AI tools to a broader audience.
Apple is set to introduce iOS 19 and iPadOS 19 at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June. As feature availability may vary by region and device, users should consult Apple’s official support page for full details on security content and version compatibility.
