A new Back Tap banner related to accessibility actions has been noted by some users during the beta testing phase.

The upcoming update brings significant improvements in battery efficiency, optimizing background processes to extend battery life even during intensive tasks.

The update includes critical security enhancements aimed at protecting users from emerging threats, with detailed information to follow after the public release.

Enhancements to CarPlay and AirDrop have resolved connectivity issues, providing a more reliable user experience for file transfers.

To ensure a smooth installation, users upgrading from previous versions will need to free up 7-8 GB of storage, with 10 GB recommended for those on iOS 18.4 or earlier.

Apple is set to release a new band accompanied by a Pride-themed watch face and updated wallpapers for iPhone and iPad, coinciding with the launch of iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5.

Users can expect performance enhancements, particularly in single-core processing speeds, although some may experience a slight decrease in multi-core performance.

Apple advises against installing beta software on primary devices, recommending users back up important data and use secondary devices for testing.

Tests indicate that battery performance is optimized post-update, with minimal impact on battery health, particularly in newer models like the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Users on the Release Candidate (RC) version will find it identical to the public release, eliminating the need for additional downloads.

The stable update is anticipated to launch within a week, provided no critical bugs are discovered during the final testing phases.

Satellite Messaging has been expanded to the UK, improving emergency communication access in areas with limited cellular coverage.