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Apple Releases iOS 18.5 Beta 4 as Final Testing Phase Begins

The latest beta focuses on stability improvements and minor UI tweaks, with the full release expected in mid-May ahead of iOS 19's unveiling at WWDC 2025.

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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.