While we wait for iOS 19 and the next generation of Apple software, you can now download iOS/iPadOS 18.5, watchOS 11.5, and tvOS 18.5.
iOS/iPadOS 18.5
You can download the iOS/iPad 18.5 update by going to Settings > General > Software Update on your iPhone or iPad.
Here are all of the changes:
This update also includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
A new Pride Harmony wallpaper
Parents now receive a notification when the Screen Time passcode is used on a child’s device
Buy with iPhone is available when purchasing content within the Apple TV app on a 3rd party device
Fixes an issue where the Apple Vision Pro app may display a black screen
Support for carrier-provided satellite features is available on iPhone 13 (all models). For more information visit: https://support.apple.com/122339
Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit: https://support.apple.com/100100
watchOS 11.5
Here’s the entire list of what’s new in watchOS 11.5:
This update includes new features, improvements, and bug fixes, including:
– A new Pride Harmony watch face
– Buy with Apple Watch is available when purchasing content within the Apple TV app on a 3rd party device
– Resolves an issue that may prevent your iPhone from showing a notification when the watch battery is fully charged
The update can be downloaded now through the companion Watch app on your iPhone by heading to General > Software Update in the My Watch portion of the app. You can also go to Settings > General > Software Update on an Apple Watch.
Your watch needs to have more than 50 percent power and connected to a charger. Like most Apple Watch updates, it could take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour to complete, so be patient.
tvOS 18.5
tvOS 18.5 doesn’t offer any new features but instead focuses on bug fixes and other improvements.
An update should automatically be downloaded to an Apple TV HD or Apple TV 4K.
If you haven’t already enabled automatic updates, you can download the software by heading to Settings > System > Software Updates > Update Software. Right next to the button to update software is the toggle switch to turn on automatic updates.
