iOS 18.5 release date: When to expect Apple’s next iPhone update

If you’re tired of dealing with bugs in iOS 18.4 or simply eager for any sort of upgrade, Apple is already prepping its next release: iOS 18.5. But don’t expect fireworks—this one’s more about maintenance than new features.

If Apple sticks to its usual release pattern, iOS 18.5 should land by mid-May. It’s shaping up to be one of the smallest updates in the iOS 18 cycle, with no major new features planned. That’s likely because Apple is shifting its focus to the big reveal of iOS 19 at WWDC in June.