The iOS 18.5 update also introduces the option to display a banner using the Back Tap function. Back Tap turns the Apple logo ...

Apple/Screenshot by CNET Apple introduced a few Mail app updates in iOS 18.5. One of those updates makes it easier to adjust the app's settings by showing or hiding contact photos in Mail.

Most agree that the Apple Mail app freezes upon opening for many after updating to iOS 18.5. Imagine tapping your Mail icon, only for it to hang, unresponsive, leaving you staring at a frozen screen.

The Mail app can also get stuck while loading content if your internet connection is acting up. You can try toggling the airplane mode on and off, or check the mobile data and Wi-Fi settings.

Apple announced the new Mail app as part of iOS 18 in June. However, the company said that this new version of its email client would arrive at a later date with a future software update.

Using the New Mail categorization feature Now that you're all set with iOS 18.2 or later, let's explore how to use the new Mail Categorization feature: Open the Mail app on your iPhone.

The Apple Mail app in macOS 15.4 will be able to use AI to sort your emails by categories like transactions or promotions, as well as surface “Priority” emails at the top of your inbox ...