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iOS 18.5 Includes Only a Few Changes So Far

Apple seeded the third beta of iOS 18.5 to developers today, and so far the software update includes only a few minor changes.

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The changes are in the Mail and Settings apps.

In the Mail app, you can now easily turn off contact photos directly within the app, by tapping on the circle with three dots in the top-right corner.

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In the Settings app, AppleCare+ coverage information is more prominent.

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iOS 18.5 will likely be released to the general public in May.

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Top Rated Comments

Unami Avatar
15 months ago
So, the nag-screen for buying something from them got bigger and there's a new toggle to easier switch something unpopular off... Apple kind of feels like Microsoft in the 00s, lately
Score: 24 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Mrkevinfinnerty Avatar
15 months ago
More prominent advertising in the settings app! Exciting.
Score: 17 Votes (Like | Disagree)
FlyingDutch Avatar
15 months ago
Nothing wrong in refinements
Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Rogifan Avatar
15 months ago
I wish the settings app would allow you to ‘pin’ certain apps/settings you use frequently. Or maybe like with Spotlight have Siri suggest apps/settings you use frequently.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
kaishockz Avatar
15 months ago
What are the people expecting? Less then 2 Month it is iOS 19 Time...
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
15 months ago
Come on now. This is the same information posted in an article weeks ago:

https://www.macrumors.com/guide/ios-18-5-beta-features/
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)