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Apple Releases Final iOS 18.5 Update with Security Fixes and New Features

The update delivers critical patches, satellite connectivity for iPhone 13, and enhanced parental controls ahead of WWDC 2025.

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Overview

  • iOS 18.5 fixes 33 security vulnerabilities, addressing critical issues like system crashes, code execution, and data leaks across devices.
  • iPhone 13 models now support satellite emergency connectivity through mobile carriers, expanding functionality previously limited to iPhone 14 and newer.
  • Parents now receive notifications when a child’s Screen Time passcode is entered, improving child safety features.
  • The update introduces a Pride-Harmony wallpaper and matching Apple Watch face to celebrate LGBTQ+ visibility during Pride Month.
  • macOS 15.5 enhances Apple Intelligence with new AI tools for creating films from images and organizing photos more effectively.