Apple has released iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5, the fifth updates since their debut in September. Although labeled as a minor update, it introduces some notable features, including support for carrier-provided satellite functions, a new Pride Harmony wallpaper, and notifications for parents when the Screen Time passcode is used on a child’s device. Additionally, it includes “Buy with iPhone” compatibility in the Apple TV app and fixes a black screen issue in the Apple Vision Pro app. The update also contains numerous security fixes, making it advisable for users to update promptly.
Today, Apple has launched iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5, marking the fifth update in the iOS 18 / iPadOS 18 series that debuted in September. Contrary to what the .5 version number may suggest, this is certainly not a significant update.
In fact, there’s hardly anything new to mention. The primary addition is support for satellite features provided by carriers. There’s also a fresh Pride Harmony wallpaper, and parents will now receive a notification whenever the Screen Time passcode is utilized on a child’s device.
Additionally, there’s now compatibility for Buy with iPhone, allowing purchases of content through the Apple TV app or on third-party devices. A problem with the Apple Vision Pro app displaying a black screen has also been resolved. That’s about it.
Of course, there are numerous security fixes, all detailed in this link. Even if it’s just for those improvements, you should update at your earliest convenience. Like all iOS and iPadOS updates, you should have already received a notification regarding the availability of 18.5.
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