iOS 18.5 Update: 6 New Features Every iPhone User Should Know About
Apple has rolled out iOS 18.5, and with it comes a fresh wave of updates that aim to enhance your iPhone experience. While some changes are subtle, others bring meaningful improvements to everyday usage. If you’ve already installed the update—or are planning to—here are six settings and features you should review right away to get the most out of your device.
1. Update Your Apps to Unlock New Features
After updating to iOS 18.5, head over to the App Store and refresh your app list. Developers often push out new updates to align with the latest iOS capabilities. Simply tap your profile icon, swipe down to refresh, and hit Update All. This ensures your apps are optimized and secure.
2. Quickly Toggle Contact Photos in Mail
Introduced in iOS 18.2 and refined in iOS 18.5, the Mail app now lets you easily turn contact photos on or off. Just tap the ellipsis (•••) in your inbox and toggle “Show Contact Photos.” It’s a cleaner way to control how your email interface looks.
3. Access ‘All Mail’ More Easily with Categories Enabled
iOS 18.5 improves navigation in categorized mailboxes (Primary, Promotions, etc.). Previously, accessing All Mail required some digging. Now, just swipe left on the category bar in the Mail app to view your entire inbox at once.
4. Back Tap Gets Visual Feedback
Back Tap is a hidden gem in Accessibility settings, and now it’s more user-friendly. With iOS 18.5, activating a double or triple tap on the back of your iPhone now displays a banner, confirming your action. Set it up via Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap, and assign useful shortcuts.
5. Set a Battery Charge Limit for Longer Battery Life
iOS 18.5 adds more flexibility to battery health management. You can now manually set a charging limit between 80% and 100% under Settings > Battery > Charging. This feature helps extend battery longevity, especially useful for users who charge overnight.
6. Celebrate Inclusion with Apple’s New Pride Harmony Wallpaper
Apple continues its tradition of inclusivity with a new Pride Harmony wallpaper. To apply it, go to your Lock Screen, tap and hold an empty area, then tap the plus (+) icon. Scroll down to find the Pride section and select Harmony. It features color-shifting gradients that respond to movement and gestures.
Final Thoughts
Each new iOS update brings not just aesthetic changes, but also powerful tools that can improve how we use our phones day-to-day. iOS 18.5 proves Apple’s ongoing commitment to user control, customization, and personalization. As new updates roll out in the coming months—especially with WWDC just around the corner—expect even more intelligent, user-focused enhancements. Stay tuned with The Daily Sphere for the latest updates in tech, trends, and innovation.
