I Changed These 10 Settings First After Installing iOS 18.5

Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of how-to books covering a wide spectrum ranging from Apple devices and cameras to photo editing software and PalmPilots. He drinks a lot of coffee in Seattle.

Apple has big plans for iOS 26, but that doesn't mean you need to twiddle your thumbs and wait before improving your iPhone experience. iOS 18.5 has tons of features that you can tweak to better customize your experience and make your phone work for you. From keeping your battery going longer, to cleaning up clutter on your device, tweaking a few settings can make a major impact on your experience. 

After digging into the latest version, I found 10 settings that made an immediate difference in how I use my ...