These are the full iPadOS 18.5 release notes for iPad. The software update was released on May 12, 2025.
This update introduces a new Pride Harmony wallpaper for the Lock Screen, and other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPad
This update also includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
● A new Pride Harmony wallpaper
● Screen Time can send a notification to parents when the Screen Time passcode is used on a child's device, and displays when it was last used in Screen Time Settings
● Buy with iPad is available when purchasing content within the Apple TV app on a 3rd party device
Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices.
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit:
https://support.apple.com/100100
This update introduces a new Pride Harmony wallpaper for the Lock Screen, and other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPad
This update also includes the following enhancements and bug fixes:
● A new Pride Harmony wallpaper
● Screen Time can send a notification to parents when the Screen Time passcode is used on a child's device, and displays when it was last used in Screen Time Settings
● Buy with iPad is available when purchasing content within the Apple TV app on a 3rd party device
Some features may not be available for all regions or on all Apple devices.
For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit:
https://support.apple.com/100100