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iOS 18.5 Update Rolls Out With Updates to Mail App, Pride Harmony Wallpaper

iOS 18.5 Update Rolls Out With Updates to Mail App, Pride Harmony Wallpaper

iOS 18.5 adds a new Pride Harmony wallpaper with colours that change position if the device is moved, locked, or unlocked.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 13 May 2025 10:16 IST

iOS 18.5 Update Rolls Out With Updates to Mail App, Pride Harmony Wallpaper

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Apple is expected to wind down on the iOS 18's development process as WWDC 2025 approaches

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Highlights

Mail app gets Contact Photos toggle with iOS 18.5 update
Apple brings Pride Harmony wallpaper which responds to iPhone movement
Carrier satellite support expands to all iPhone 13 models

Apple on Monday released the iOS 18.5 update for eligible iPhone models. Building upon the developer and public beta updates rolled out in recent weeks, it brings subtle changes to the Mail app, including an option to display Contact Photos via a quick shortcut. Guardians or parents will receive a notification when the passcode for the Screen Time is used on a child's Apple device. iOS 18.5 introduces a new Pride Harmony wallpaper, as well as support for carrier-provided satellite features across the entire iPhone 13 range.

iOS 18.5 Update for iPhone: What's New

Apple's release notes say iPhone users can toggle Contact Photos directly from the Mail app's interface by tapping the three-dot option in the top-right corner of the screen, following the iOS 18.5 update. It also allows for turning off the Group by Sender setting in the app. Accessing the All Mail view has also been made easier with a slight change to the app categorisation. It is now listed alongside the existing Primary, Transactions, Updates, and Promotions options.

With iOS 18.5, the iPhone gets a new Pride Harmony wallpaper with colours that have the ability to change position if the device is moved, locked, or unlocked. It matches the new Pride Harmony face for Apple Watch, which has also been added with the latest watchOS 10.5 update.

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The update improves upon children supervision capabilities by sending a notification to the guardian or parent when the Screen Time passcode is used on a device handled by a child. Additionally, a new Buy with iPhone option has been made available when purchasing content within the Apple TV app on a third party device.

Another notable change is the addition of carrier-provided satellite features, which are now available across the entire iPhone 13 range. Apple says it helps you stay connected via your iPhone in areas where there is no cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. Several carriers forged partnerships with satellite providers like Starlink to bolster their cellular network. When this feature is active, a SAT icon is displayed in the iPhone's status bar.

In addition to new features, iOS 18.5 also brings fixes for several bugs and security vulnerabilities. On the iPhone 16e, there's a fix for a Baseband issue in Apple's proprietary C1 modem, which may have caused an attacker in a privileged network position to intercept network traffic. It was fixed through improved state management.

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The company also improved handling of floats, checks, memory handling, input validation, and state handling to rectify a security vulnerability which caused a malicious website to exfiltrate data cross-origin and unexpected Safari crashes due to processing of maliciously crafted content.

The update also fixes issues related to Call History, CoreBluetooth, CoreAudio, FaceTime, iCloud Document Sharing, Kernel, Mail Addressing, Notes, and Security.

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With WWDC 2025 on the horizon, the Cupertino-based tech giant is likely to shift its focus from the current iOS 18 cycle to the upcoming iOS 19 and its tidbits.

iPhone 13

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Great performance
Versatile cameras
Sharp, bright display
Good battery life

Bad
Standard display refresh rate, intrusive notch
Expensive

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Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A15 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 15

Resolution 1170x2532 pixels

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Apple iPhone 16e

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Light and compact design
Powerful Apple A18 SoC
Customisable Action Button
Good battery life

Bad
Low light camera performance is below average
Available in just two basic finishes
Large display notch with thick borders
60Hz refresh rate display
Slow wireless and wired charging

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Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A18

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 18

Resolution 1170x2532 pixels

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Further reading: iOS 18.5, iOS 18, iOS 19, WWDC 2025, IPhone, Apple, iPhone 16e

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Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More