iOS 18.5: Five new iPhone features are coming next week
Image Credit: 9to5mac- Apple’s upcoming iOS 18.5 update introduces enhancements to the Mail app, such as a visible ‘All Mail’ inbox view and easy toggling of contact photos in the inbox.
- A new Pride-themed wallpaper is added, continuing Apple’s tradition of offering special occasion wallpapers.
- Screen Time notifications are improved to alert parents when a child’s Screen Time passcode is used, enhancing parental controls.
- “Buy with iPhone” feature in the Apple TV app now supports third-party TVs, allowing seamless content purchases via iPhone.
- Satellite features are expanded to iPhone 13 models enabling carrier-provided satellite connectivity, although some Apple-exclusive satellite features remain limited to newer devices.
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