New Apple iOS update: Latest features, satellite messaging, all you need to know
Apple has rolled out its newest iOS update on May 12, 2025 with a host of new features.
The latest version, iOS 18.5 brings with it a mix of practical features, design updates, and refinements aimed at improving the overall iPhone experience.
Here's what all the newest iOS brings:
1. Satellite messaging:
A major addition to the newest update is support for satellite messaging on the iPhone 13 lineup. Satellite messaging means that users can stay connected even when outside cellular range.
The Emergency SOS will however, continue to remain exclusive to iPhone 14 and newer models.
2. Improved parental control:
Parents will now receive alerts if their children attempt to request more screen time and use the passcode.
Parents now receive alerts if their child attempts to request more screen time using the passcode. This way parents can control device usage without needing to manually check their child's phone.
3. Improvements to Mail app:
While Apple hasn't detailed every change, the Mail app has seen unspecified refinements aimed at streamlining the user experience.
Other features
Earlier versions of iOS 18 introduced a range of AI-driven features, including:
These tools are available on high-end devices like the iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, and newer models.
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