Five Fresh Features in iOS 18.5: From Mail Enhancements to Satellite Support

iOS 18.5 Update: Five New iPhone Features Coming Next Week

Apple is set to release iOS 18.5, bringing a few notable enhancements and new features to iPhones in the coming week. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect:

1. Enhancements for Apple’s Mail App

• Visible 'All Mail' Inbox View: The previously hidden 'All Mail' view is now easily accessible from the right edge of the screen.
• Contact Photos Toggle: A new option in the app allows users to quickly show or hide contact photos directly within the Mail app, improving usability for those who prefer a cleaner inbox.

2. New Pride Wallpaper

• Apple has added a new colorful Pride wallpaper to the system wallpapers, continuing its tradition of including special designs for annual occasions like Pride Month.

3. Screen Time Notifications

• Parental Control Alerts: Parents will receive notifications whenever a Screen Time passcode is entered on their child’s device, ensuring that Screen Time limits are not bypassed without parental knowledge.

4. Seamless Apple TV App Purchases

• 'Buy with iPhone' Feature: Users can now authenticate and make purchases within the Apple TV app using their iPhone, extending this seamless experience to third-party TVs and streaming devices.

5. Satellite Features for iPhone 13

• Expanded Connectivity: iPhone 13 users will gain access to carrier-provided satellite features, such as T-Mobile’s Starlink-based connectivity, which was previously limited to iPhone 14 models. However, some specific hardware-dependent features like Emergency SOS via satellite remain exclusive to newer devices.

Overall, iOS 18.5 is a relatively minor update focused on improving existing features and fixing bugs, with more significant changes expected in the upcoming iOS 19 release at WWDC next month.