Apple has released the iOS 18.5 update for eligible iPhones. With the new update, the company has also issued a necessary warning, advising users to update their equipment immediately at iOS 18.5. The warning comes to light of serious security weaknesses discovered in previous versions of the operating system. Apple says that it has pushed iOS 18.5 updates to fix many important flaws that could allow remote attackers to control a device.

Expanding the discovered weaknesses, Apple, in its safety note, suggests that the most of the issues related to the issues related to the iOS 18.5 is a vulnerability in the baseband component at the iPhone 16E. This vulnerability can give the attackers a privileged network status in intercept network traffic. “The issue was addressed through better state management,” says Apple.

Another major defect included the call history system, where the deleted call log uninstalled apps still appeared in the Spotlight search results, presenting a privacy risk. Additionally, Apple suggests that it has also solved a core Bluetooth defect that can allow unauthorized apps to access sensitive user data, as well as the app crash with choriudio and coronudia bug which is specially prepared with the files prepared.

Meanwhile, the US tech veteran has also patched a serious issue affecting facetime – mooting the microphone during a call does not always prevent audio transmission. Additionally, the company has also fixed flaws in the ICloud document sharing system that can enable the attackers to share the folder without the permission of the user, which increases serious concerns around unauthorized data access.

But safety improvements are not only updated in iOS 18.5. The update also includes a series of under-hood upgrade and feature treatment. One such update, the company has revealed, the Spotlight search for the APP data removed from the results improves the search privacy. In the notes app, the update tightens access controls to view notes from the lock screen or prevent call recording, especially in scenarios where a device may fall into the wrong hands.

Apple has also introduced a proud theme wallpaper for iPhones, as well as a Pride Edition Watch Band- which is available for purchase. The iOS 18.5 also improves performance in the entire system and further enhances the compatibility of the iPhone with upcoming apps and services.

IOS 18.5 availability

The iOS 18.5 update is available for iPhone XS and new to all devices. Apple strongly urges users to navigate and install updates without delay. Ipad users with compatible models include iPad Pro (3rd Gen and later), iPad Air (3rd Gen and later), iPad Mini (5th genes and later), and iPad (7th generations and above), recommend to upgrade to iPados 18.5, including equal significance.