Hot off the heels of releasing iOS 18.4 to everyone, Apple has pushed out the first developer beta version of its next big point update. iOS 18.5 beta 1 is now available to developer beta testers. Well dig in to learn whats new and report back so stay tuned.Whats new in iOS 18.5?iOS 18.5 isnt expected to include any major new features. Thats because iOS 19 development is well underway internally, and Apple has shipped nearly all of its promised features for the iOS 18 cycle.However, last years iOS 17.5 software update did include a few surprises with News+ game additions and cross-platform tracking detection for AirTag-like products.Spot anything new in iOS 18.5 beta 1? Send tips to tips@9to5mac.com. Well also post a roundup of everything new in iOS 18.5 beta 1 assuming the software release has any new features or changes.For a recap at whats new in the recently released iOS 18.4 update, read our coverage here.Best Apple accessoriesFollow Zac Hall on X, and listen to Runtime with co-host Sophia Tung on Apple Podcasts and YouTube.Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel