Apple has released iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6 for all compatible iPhone and iPad models. The update contains a fix for Photos app which could prevent movies from being shared. For European Union users, this software update also features new App Store rules,
Everything new in iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6
Here are the release notes from Apple:
This update provides important bug fixes and security updates, and fixes an issue in Photos that could prevent memory movies from being shared.
For the EU App Store changes, Apple had shared the following on its website with regards to user experience changes:
Beginning with iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, iOS and iPadOS will provide an updated user experience in the EU for installing alternative marketplaces or apps from a developer’s website. Additionally, later this year, we will provide an API which will allow developers to initiate the download of alternatively distributed apps they publish from within their app.
There are also changes to business terms for apps as well as communication and promotion of offers due to the Digital Markets Act enforced by the European Commission.
iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6 compatible devices
The update is available now over-the-air for the following iPhone and iPad models. Simply go to Settings > General > Software Update on your device to download and install the update.
- iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone SE
(2nd generation or later) - Pad Pro (M4)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later)
- iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation and later)
- iPad Air (M2)
- iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
- iPad (7th generation and later)
- iPad mini (A17 Pro)
- iPad mini (5th generation and later)
Apple had previously released iOS 18.5 and iPadOS 18.5 with satellite support to iPhone 13, Mail app improvements, and more. The company is also beta testing iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 with its new Liquid Glass UI, updates to built-in apps, and much more.
