Apple has started rolling out iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6 to the public with bug fixes and security updates. These updates come more than two and a half months after the release of iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 which came with a new Pride Wallpaper, Carrier-supported Satellite features for the iPhone 13, and more. Apple keeps refining the software experience with every 18.x. update whilst also fixing security issues.
According to the Release Notes:
“This update provides important bug fixes and security updates and fixes an issue in Photos that could prevent memory movies from being shared. For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit: For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit: https://support.apple.com/100100“
Although there are no major features, there are updates to the EU App Store to comply with the DMA Rules and Regulations. According to Apple’s Developer Website,
- Installing marketplaces from the web: Starting with iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, iOS and iPadOS will provide an updated user experience in the EU for installing an alternative app marketplace from a developer’s website.
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Installing apps from the web: Starting with iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, iOS and iPadOS will provide an updated user experience in the EU for installing an app from a developer’s website.
Upcoming updates to iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 are now expected to only include refinements and security patches as Apple gears up for iOS/iPadOS 26. iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6 includes fixes to 24 security flaws, according to Apple – which means that these updates are quite important.
These updates are available on all devices that support iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 including:
- iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, and iPhone XR
- iPhone SE (3rd generation)
- iPhone SE (2nd generation)
- iPad Pro (2nd generation and later)
- iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
- iPad (6th generation and later)
- iPad mini (5th generation and later)
It is highly recommended to update your iPhone and iPad to the latest software for the best experience. Did you find any features in these updates? Let us know down in the comments or tweet to us on @appleosophy! Be sure to download the Appleosophy App from the App Store or visit our website to stay updated with the latest Apple news!
