Overview
- iOS 18.5 Beta 4 has been released, marking the final stage of testing before the anticipated mid-May public launch.
- The update emphasizes system stability and performance refinements, addressing minor bugs from earlier beta versions.
- New features include an in-app toggle in Mail to hide or show contact photos and a refreshed AppleCare section in Settings with a cleaner layout and support links.
- Apple has indefinitely delayed the on-device Siri screen-awareness feature, with major AI advancements now expected in iOS 19.
- Earlier iOS 18.5 betas introduced incremental Apple Intelligence updates, such as expanded language support, Image Playground's Sketch style, and Visual Intelligence for the Action Button.