Apple has just revealed its fifth update of the eighteen series, which is iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5. While the update does not come with major features or dramatic changes, the company has focused on the performance enhancement and the improvement in the current version.
With the new update, Apple is bringing the life-saving facility to the Apple 13 users, that is, the satellite emergency feature that was only available for the Apple 14 and above model users. Some of the improvements to deal with the vulnerabilities are considered serious, and others are simple and small.
According to Apple’s policies, it usually warns users about bugs and glitches in the new update to prevent any exploitation when users try it. This time, it says that iOS 18.5 will have two patchable flaws in the kernel.
Apple’s official page says that if users try this new update, the flaw may allow a hacker or a remote attacker to enter your system and install unwanted apps and other features on your mobile. Although iOS 18.5 is Apple’s effort to enhance security and provide advanced features for the users.
What’s new in the iOS 18.5 Update?
Here are the highlights of the new Apple update:
Pride Harmony Wallpaper
The new update comes with multiple visual changes, but the most attractive one is the Pride harmony wallpaper. This is the symbol of the love and support of the company for the LGBTQ+ community. The wallpaper, when set, can change the colors when the user moves the device.
Similarly, the colors also change when the phone is locked or unlocked. The whole layout of the wallpaper is changed, so the users always get the changed color when they pick up their iPhone.
Family Feature in iOS 18.5
This is an interesting feature set for the parents of young children. The family feature sends the notification to the guardians when the child tries to use the password on the device. As a result, when the parents are busy doing something, they will get a notification on their mobile that the child has tried to use their mobile.
Apple always creates and embraces the latest technologies, and every model uses the AI feature to enhance usability. At Weborik Hub, being the experts in artificial intelligence, we know the core functionality of the AI features and help our clients to integrate the advancements in their web solutions using the artificial intelligence.
Apple Mail Upgrade in iOS 18.5
This is a small but handy update in Apple Mail through which users can toggle the contact photo within the Mail app. It can switch off the group using the sender option. It makes Apple Mail a little more handy, and although it’s not a big feature, it makes the work easier and less frustrating.
The new update has worked on resolving the security vulnerabilities, and according to the company, 30 changes have been made to it.
The users can be connected anywhere with the help of the new satellite connection feature introduced for Apple 13 as well. iPhone 13 users, as well as Apple 14 and higher model users, can be connected to the WiFi in an emergency situation because the company has a partnership with Starlink and is trying to help customers in every situation.
