Here Are Apple's Full iOS 18.5 Release Notes:

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Apple Released iOS 18.5 RC, and It Includes a Few Small iPhone Changes: Apple could release the update to the public as early as next week.

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Google announced that over one billion RCS messages are sent daily in the United States.

RCS, which replaces SMS and MMS, was developed by the GSM Association and promoted by Google.

Apple adopted RCS with iOS 18, contributing to the increased daily message count.

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Key FactsApple Releases iOS 18.5: New Features and Updates

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Apple has released iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5, which are smaller updates featuring new functionalities.

The update includes a new Pride Harmony wallpaper and notifications for parents when the Screen Time passcode is used.

Support for carrier-provided satellite features is available on iPhone 13 models.

Apple will soon shift focus to iOS 19 and iPadOS 19, slated for unveiling at the June Worldwide Developers Conference.

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Apple announced its 2025 Pride Collection, featuring a new Apple Watch band, watch face, and matching iPhone and iPad wallpapers.

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The new watch face and wallpapers will feature dynamic colors and designs, launching with upcoming software updates.

Apple also emphasized its commitment to financially supporting organizations that serve LGBTQ+ communities.

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