iOS 18.5 Release Candidate Rolls Out to Beta Testers With Satellite Connectivity on iPhone 13 5x6b2z Technology News

iOS 18.5 alerts parents when a Screen Time code is entered on their child's device. o3n5k

Written by David Delima | Updated: 7 May 2025 12:11 IST

iOS 18.5 Release Candidate Rolls Out to Beta Testers With Satellite Connectivity on iPhone 13

Photo Credit: Apple 62m2c

Apple isn't expected to introduce any new apps with the iOS 18.5 update

Highlights

iOS 18.5 release candidate was rolled out on Monday
iPhone 13 s will get access to carrier-backed satellite connectivity
The Screen Time feature is also getting a useful upgrade with iOS 18.5

ment

Apple began rolling out the iOS 18.5 release candidate to beta testers earlier this week. When the update rolls out to eligible iPhone models, customers will see a couple of notable changes to the Apple TV app on third party devices, and the Screen Time feature on iOS. Meanwhile, Apple has also added for satellite features on the iPhone 13, via ed network providers.

iOS 18.5 Release Candidate New Features and Changes 4m634u

Apple's changelog for the iOS 18.5 release candidate that rolled out to testers on Monday gives us an idea of what to expect from the Screen Time that alerts a parent whenever the code that manages controls is entered on their child's device. This can keep parents informed when their child manages to guess the Screen Time code to by s.

Satellite connectivity is also coming to some of Apple's older iPhone 14 and newer models. For example, T-Mobile s in the US can access satellite connectivity via Starlink Direct (SpaceX).

Apple Could Bring macOS-Style Menu Bar to iPad With iOS 19 Update

The company is also making it somewhat easier to make purchases on the Apple TV app when using a third party device. s can now choose a new Buy with iPhone option when purchasing content and complete the transaction using their handset.

iOS 18.4 brought a new Apple Vision Pro app for customers who purchased the Vision Pro spatial computer. The iOS 18.5 update will resolve a bug that resulted in a black screen being displayed when the app was being used, according to the company.

Apple will also include a new Pride Harmony wallpaper with the update to iOS 18.5, and it is a part of the latest iOS 18.5 release candidate. s can expect to see these feature improvements and new additions when the stable version is released — this could be as early as next week, if Apple doesn't roll out a second release candidate.

iPhone 13 4x34j

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

Read detailed Apple iPhone 13 review

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

More Apple mobiles price in India

iPhone 14 5n1q5g

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good overall performance
Great camera quality in daylight
iOS ecosystem and ease of use

Bad
Dated design and notch
Very similar to iPhone 13
Relatively slow charging
Expensive

Read detailed Apple iPhone 14 review

Display 6.06-inch

Processor Apple A15 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 16

Resolution 1170x2532 pixels

More Apple mobiles price in India

Comments

For the latest reviews, follow Gadgets 360 on X, Facebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know everything about top influencers, follow our in-house Who'sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube.

Further reading: Apple TV

David Delima

Email David Delima

As a writer on technology with Gadgets 360, David Delima is interested in open-source technology, cybersecurity, consumer privacy, and loves to read and write about how the Internet works. David can be ed via email at [email protected], on Twitter at @DxDavey, and Mastodon at mstdn.social/@delima. More