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Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Apple iOS 18: Are You In The 12% Of iPhone Users Missing Out?
Are you on the latest version of iPhone software or have you never installed iOS 18 on your phone? Apple has just released figures for the uptake of its latest iPhone and iPad software. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max AFP via Getty Images The figures (released here) show an overwhelming majority of users are on the latest software, and that there's been a notable increase since the last time figures were released, in January 2025. At that point, 68% of all iPhones had updated to iOS 18, a figure that has now climbed to 82%. For iPhones introduced in the last four years, the figures are higher. Back in January, 76% of these iPhones had iOS 18 installed. Now, that's 88%. In other words, just 12% of those iPhone users are missing out. One of the key reasons Apple is able to boast such figures is that when an update is ready, it's instantly available to all compatible iPhones at the same time, thanks to its integration of hardware and software. Rivals like Android can't match this as each hardware manufacturer introduces their own version for their phone — look no further than the extremely belated introduction of Android 15 to Samsung Galaxy phones this year. Most iPhone users set their devices for automatic updates, so it's all done effortlessly, though you can of course control when you apply the update if you prefer. Security seems to be a big driver for users to update: as you'll know if you read my regular Should You Upgrade? posts, it's clear that the best way to keep your device safe is to keep the software current. It's also one of the reasons that when the next OS is out, Apple also releases new updates for the previous version, for those users who aren't quite ready to jump into the next series but want full security. The latest software also means you have the most recent features and improvements, which in turn adds to longevity goals. For the iPad, figures are also strong. Of all iPads, 71% use iPadOS 18 and of iPads introduced in the last four years, it's 81%. Though these aren't quite as high, it's worth remembering that iPads are particularly durable products, lasting for years, perhaps more than a decade, before they need replacing. In that context, the usage is especially impressive.
Forbes
11-05-2025
- Forbes
Apple iOS 18.5 Critical iPhone Update Lands Any Minute Now: What To Expect
Apple never says exactly when its iPhone updates will land, but in the case of the next one, iOS 18.5, it's dropped enough clues for us to know that it's very nearly here. Here's what we know. Apple is about to release the next iPhone update: iOS 18.5. Apple iOS 18.5 will be one of the last big updates before iOS 19 arrives this fall. Last year's schedule had a .6 appearance at the end of July, followed by iOS 17.6.1 in August and iOS 17.7 in September alongside iOS 18. The most likely scenario is something similar this time around. The release notes for the Release Candidate beta from Tuesday, May 6 list what's coming. There's the Pride Harmony wallpaper which helped confirm the release date below. Parents can now receive a notification when the Screen Time passcode is used on a child's device, which is new. There's a new way to pay for something with your iPhone: Buy with iPhone is available when purchasing content within the Apple TV app on a third-party device. If you have an Apple Vision Pro, then the companion app is on your phone and this updated will fix an issue where the app may display a black screen. Finally, there's a cool extra coming to iPhone 13 users. Carrier-provided satellite features will be available on all models of iPhone 13 with this update. You can read more about this feature here. What will make this a critical update is the bugs and security fixes which are yet to be announced. As discussed here, Apple has already said that one element in the release, Pride Edition wallpaper for the iPhone, will arrive in iOS 18.5 and also that the Pride Edition Apple Watch Sport Band will be on sale in the week commencing Monday, May 12. That pretty much confirms that iOS 18.5 will be arrive at the same time, and further evidence came with the Release Candidate beta which appeared on Tuesday, May 6. Almost invariably, the general release happens the week after. My money's on Monday, May 12, though if there's no sign of it soon after 10 a.m. Pacific, then it'll be Tuesday, May 13. I'll cover it as soon as it's out, so please check back.
