Tech Desk 
May 23, 2025
Right on the sidelines of Google I/O 2025, which flashed with artificial intelligence (AI) features that took the tech world by surprise, Apple seems to have followed suit with the recent debut of its iOS 18.5, bringing a plethora of new AI features.
The latest iOS 18 update is said to be one of the most enticing so far, as it deeply integrates AI into functions we almost interact daily.
What's new in iOS 18.5?
With iOS 18.5 transforming the core iPhone experience with the help of AI, noteworthy features include Call Recording and Transcription that allow users to record and transcribe phone calls on all supported devices.
Not less than a revolutionary leap forward for photography, the all-new Remote Selfie Camera Control lets iPhone users take selfies in different modes, including Photo, Portrait, or Video, without needing to touch the screen.
The new iOS update also brings AI-Powered Mail and Writing Tools to assist in editing, rewriting, summarising, or proofreading emails and documents.
The calculator has also been replaced with its toned-up version supporting scientific functions and complex calculations.
Coming to how we've been carrying out iPhone-to-iPhone sharing, SharePlay is the game changer, wherein users now just need to simply hold two iPhones close together to share money, stream content, or sync for music and games.
In the hour of need, Satellite Messaging enables you to send SMS and iMessages even without cell service or Wi-Fi.
It's not to mention that Apple Intelligence is at the core of iOS 18.5, providing instant information about objects, translations, and event suggestions with tools like Visual Intelligence.
