Here Are Apple's Full iOS 18.5 Release Notes

[MacRumors]

Apple today seeded the release candidate version of iOS 18.5 to developers and public beta testers, giving us a look at the final version of the update that will be provided to the public next week.

With the release candidate, Apple provided release notes, so we have a more complete look at the new features that are included in the update, including those that weren't found during the beta testing period.

The update adds a new wallpaper that matches this year's Pride Apple Watch Band, along with a new parental alert when a child is able to bypass the Screen Time passcode. Apple also added support for carrier-provided satellite services on the iPhone 13, and a feature for using an iPhone to purchase content within the Apple TV app on a third-party device.

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

Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit: https://support.apple.com/100100

Should no bugs be found in the iOS 18.5 release candidate, we expect to see iOS 18.5 released next week alongside iPadOS 18.5 and macOS Sequoia 15.5.

Article Link: Here Are Apple's Full iOS 18.5 Release Notes

 

[sputnikv]

i can't imagine a set of features with a smaller set of users

 

[csalm87]

Ever since iOS 18.4, HomeKit Secure Video streams in the Home app are super low quality. Hope this fixes that.

 

[Nermal]

And what about bug fixes? Like a fix for the iMessage text field sometimes going partway off the screen when you add a photo? Or the Close Tab button in Safari intermittently not working? Or Safari's Favourites list sometimes coming up blank? Or...

 

[Paddle1]

Realistically Apple is about done with iOS 18. All the focus is probably on iOS 19 since its supposed to be a "huge" redesign/reimagining.

 

[UliBaer]

I hoped, 18.5 is it finally, but I think it's still better to further stay on 17.7.2 for my daily driver... 🤔

 

[JosephAW]

Just give us a stable iOS please.

 

[Realityck]

Just give us a stable iOS please.

Just minimizing the number of features should work right?

 

[abcmax]

I hoped, 18.5 is it finally, but I think it's still better to further stay on 17.7.2 for my daily driver... 🤔

The same for me. I didn't expect to skip iOS 18 entirely 😮

 

[MacRumorUser78]

"Support for carrier-provided satellite features is available on iPhone 13 (all models). For more information visit: https://support.apple.com/122339." The linked page doesn't mention iPhone 13 although this hasn't been released yet, but iPhone 13 has never had satellite capabilities to this point. Update: Clarification here adding satellite connectivity to iPhones that do not support Apple's built-in satellite functionality through Globalstar.

 

[Baritone_Guy]

i can't imagine a set of features with a smaller set of users

It's all about the plumbing for Apple Intelligence.

 

[BarrettF77]

Thankfully 18.5 is going stably here. That said, I take with a grain of salt anything Apple says in the future.

 

[Octavius8]

Can I correct a mistyped number in the phone dial?????

 

[segfaultdotorg]

Can I correct a mistyped number in the phone dial?????

Yes! Just press Ctrl + Alt + Delete.

 

[Dieu]

“The update adds a new wallpaper that matches this year's Pride Apple Watch Band”

Essential update!

 

[Bustycat]

The new wallpaper is the most important enhancement of iOS 18.5 according to Apple.

 

[BigDO]

The same for me. I didn't expect to skip iOS 18 entirely 😮

It’s crazy to think that this position, which I would have derided previously, is something I now envy you on.

It’s got to the point where I’d rather live with known vulnerabilities and self-secure because the up to date OS is too buggy.

 

[VictoryHighway]

Does it fix the horrible battery life on iOS 18.4?

 

[Paddle1]

Can I correct a mistyped number in the phone dial?????

What do you mean, is there something wrong with the delete key?

 

[rjp1]

And what about bug fixes? Like a fix for the iMessage text field sometimes going partway off the screen when you add a photo? Or the Close Tab button in Safari intermittently not working? Or Safari's Favourites list sometimes coming up blank? Or...

You just made me remember - every time I try to edit an iMessage the screen blocks and i have to swipe kill the app and relaunch to edit a message. It has been like that for the last update or 2.

 

[bigpoppa]

Does it fix the horrible battery life on iOS 18.4?

Mine has been fine.

 

[captainmidnight]

wow..when is the last time they mentioned a new wallpaper as the top change let alone as any change for a new release?

 

[hagar]

Does it fix the horrible battery life on iOS 18.4?

Exactly. I’m not complaining easily about battery life. But 18.4 has not been kind on my battery.

 

[Kaptajn Haddock]

I hope they fix Apples Homekit video bug, where streams default to lowest quality. Streams look crisp in camera makers apps, but mushy and fluctuating in Apple Home. This began with the 18.4 update. I get a feeling that Home is not really prioritized by Apple.

 

[bobnugget]

i can't imagine a set of features with a smaller set of users

There's quite a broad set of potential users there - parents of teens with phones, LGBTQIA community and friends, iPhone 13 users, Apple TV owners and the several people who bought a Vision Pro.