How to set parental controls on iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
Apple provides parental controls in iOS and iPadOS to set content and behavior restrictions for children's devices. Here's how to get started.
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Files iPadOS 26 vs iPadOS 18: Refinements & speed improvements make Files actually usable
The Files app on iPadOS 26 transfers data faster, and has other changes that all add up to a massive improvement over the version in iPadOS 18. It's actually usable now.
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iPadOS 18.5 has arrived with bug fixes and little else
It's a classic late-cycle update, with iPadOS 18.5 releasing with a new notification for Screen Time and a new modal for making Apple TV purchases on third-party devices.
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Apple hasn't forgotten about some older iOS, iPadOS, and macOS versions
At the same time as updating its current operating systems, Apple has issued a few updates for older versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Here's what else got updates on Monday.
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iPadOS 18.4 released with Apple Intelligence & Mail tweaks
Apple has released iPadOS 18.4 to the public, with the update bringing with it Apple Intelligence upgrades as well as an update Mail app, among other improvements.
iPadOS 18.3 is here with bug fixes and Apple Intelligence changes
Apple's latest run of operating system updates doesn't offer many user-facing changes, but iPadOS 18.3 joins the rest in enabling Apple Intelligence by default.
iOS 18 adoption steady as users explore AI & customization
Apple's iOS 18 is improving the user experience with AI-powered tools, deeper customization, and enhanced privacy, driving strong adoption across iPhones and iPads.
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Third-party iPad smart connector accessories working again with latest iPadOS 18.3 beta
Magnetic charging stands that utilize iPad Smart Connectors are working again with the latest iPadOS 18.3 beta, proving it was just a beta bug and not a larger move from Apple.
Apple releases iOS 18.2.1 and iPadOS 18.2.1 bug-fix updates
Apple's first software releases of 2025 have arrived, with updates for iOS and iPadOS 18.2.1 serving as bug-fix releases.
Third-party iPad smart connector accessories not working with iPadOS 18.3 beta
Owners of the Kuxiu magnetic charging stands made for recent iPad models complain that their devices are no longer charging after updating to iPadOS 18.3. It is unclear if it is a beta bug.
