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In this issue, you'll find:

• iOS 18.5 Released: What’s New
• Apple 2027: Glass iPhone, Foldables, and… a Robot?
• Apple homeOS: What We Know So Far
• Accessibility Becomes More Smart in iOS 19 and macOS 16
• Wallpapers of the Week

iOS 18.5 Released: What’s New

Apple has officially released iOS 18.5, and while it’s not packed with flashy upgrades, it’s a smart, focused update that polishes the iOS 18 experience. With Mail improvements, parental alerts, and subtle UI changes, this release quietly rounds out the iOS 18 cycle as we gear up for iOS 19 next month.
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​Mail App: Cleaner and Customizable - Apple has made it easier to tweak your Mail layout. A new Contact Photos toggle and Group by Sender switch are now directly accessible from the three-dot menu—no more diving into Settings. It’s a nice nod to users who prefer the pre-iOS 18 Mail look.
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​AppleCare Gets Easier to Find - Under Settings > General > AppleCare & Warranty, you’ll now see a cleaner interface with the AppleCare logo and a quick overview of your device’s coverage. Plus, the Apple ID section includes a new shortcut for checking or managing your AppleCare plan.
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​Recover All Returns in Photos App - After being pulled from iOS 18.4 due to crashes, the “Recover All” and “Delete All” buttons in the Recently Deleted album are back in iOS 18.5—reportedly with the stability issues resolved. This makes batch photo management a breeze again.
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​Satellite Messaging Expands to iPhone 13 - iOS 18.5 adds carrier-supported Messages via Satellite to the iPhone 13 series. Some users in the UK are already spotting it—check your Messages app and let us know if it’s live for you.
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​Screen Time Alerts for Parents - Parents will now receive real-time alerts when their child enters or bypasses a Screen Time passcode. It’s a simple but impactful update to boost digital supervision.
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​uy with iPhone on Apple TV App - If you use the Apple TV app on smart TVs or other non-Apple devices, you can now authenticate purchases directly from your iPhone—making rentals and movie buys much more seamless.
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​New Pride Harmony Wallpaper - To celebrate Pride Month, Apple has added a vibrant new wallpaper to the collection—helping users show support for the LGBTQ+ community with a colorful, meaningful touch.
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Apple 2027: Glass iPhone, Foldables, and… a Robot?

As the iPhone approaches its 20th anniversary, Apple is reportedly planning a futuristic product wave for 2027—including a seamless glass iPhone, foldables, AI-powered smart wearables, and even a home robot assistant. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, this could be Apple’s most ambitious year since 2007.
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​An All-Glass, Curved iPhone - Apple may debut a radically redesigned iPhone built with curved, seamless glass and under-display cameras—eliminating notches and cutouts entirely. The concept echoes Apple’s past patents and sets a new bar for hardware elegance and simplicity.
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​Foldables, Smart Glasses, and Wearables with Vision - Apple is also reportedly working on its first foldable iPhone, alongside lightweight camera-equipped smart glasses, a watch with a built-in camera, and AirPods with visual sensing capabilities—all designed to bring AI and ambient computing closer to daily life.
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​Siri Reboot & AI Home Robot in Development - Apple’s biggest AI leap may come with a Siri overhaul powered by its own LLM, launching alongside a Pixar-like home robot. This desktop assistant could feature moving parts and lifelike expressions, making it Apple’s boldest entry into personal robotics.
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👉 Explore the full 2027 Apple rumor roundup now on iGeeksBlog​

Apple homeOS: What We Know So Far

Apple is reportedly gearing up to launch homeOS, a brand-new operating system designed to power its next wave of smart home devices—starting with a screen-equipped HomePod. Here’s what we know so far about Apple’s most ambitious smart home play to date.
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​A Shared, Family-Centric Interface That Feels Familiar - homeOS is expected to bring a visually rich interface that looks like iOS—with widgets, a dock, and app icons—but optimized for shared spaces like the kitchen or living room. The display will shift between glanceable info and full interaction modes depending on how close you are, showing things like photos from afar and a control hub when approached.
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​Smarter Siri with Apple Intelligence and Voice Recognition - Apple is building homeOS to run a context-aware version of Siri, powered by Apple Intelligence. It will recognize who’s speaking, tailor responses based on personal preferences, and control devices more naturally. You’ll be able to say, “What’s on my calendar today?” and get your own info—even if someone else asked a different question seconds earlier.
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​A Unified Hub for All Your Smart Devices - With support for Matter and Thread, homeOS will let you control not just Apple HomeKit accessories, but devices from Google, Amazon, and other brands too. Everything from lights and locks to robot vacuums will be manageable through a single interface—with deep integration into Apple’s ecosystem so you can, for example, start a FaceTime call on your iPhone and move it to the HomePad.
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👉 Explore everything we know so far and stay updated on iGeeksBlog​

Accessibility Becomes More Smart in iOS 19 and macOS 16

Ahead of WWDC 2025, Apple just announced a sweeping set of accessibility features that will roll out across iOS 19, macOS 16, watchOS 12, and beyond. From eye tracking and live captions to braille integration and smart home syncing, these updates show that accessibility is no longer just a side feature—it’s becoming core to the Apple experience.
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​Accessibility Built Into Every Device - iOS 19 introduces Accessibility Nutrition Labels on the App Store, a Magnifier app for Mac, and a new Accessibility Reader that improves readability across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Siri and Apple Intelligence will better serve users with on-device braille support, contextual voice recognition, and real-time captions across multiple platforms—including Apple Watch and Vision Pro.
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​Smarter, Personalized Interactions—Without Touch - With eye and head tracking, users with limited mobility can navigate devices using just movement or gaze. There’s also support for Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) through Switch Control, plus expanded Voice Control and Sound/Name Recognition that can alert users when someone calls their name or when environmental sounds (like a baby crying) are detected—even through CarPlay.
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​Shared, Simplified, and Sensory-Friendly Features - New features like Assistive Access for Apple TV, customizable Music Haptics, Live Captions in more languages, and the ability to share accessibility settings between devices make Apple’s tools more communal, adaptive, and human-first—especially for users with cognitive, auditory, or developmental challenges.
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👉 Explore the full list of features and what they mean for you on iGeeksBlog​

Wallpapers of the Week

Adorable Hello Kitty Wallpapers for iPhone​
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Turn your iPhone into a Hello Kitty wonderland with this handpicked collection of 15 ultra-cute 4K wallpapers. Whether you’re a longtime Sanrio fan or just love all things pink and playful, these designs are a perfect match for your lock screen.
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From soft pastels and floral backdrops to dreamy night skies and playful poses, there’s a Hello Kitty wallpaper here for every mood—all free to download and optimized for iPhone displays.

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