Apple has officially launched the global release of iOS 18, its latest operating system, which includes new features and customization possibilities. This version includes important changes like as a more intelligent Siri and more control over the Home Screen and Control Center, among others.
iOS 18 Compatibility
The iPhone 16 series, iPhone 15 series, iPhone 14 series, iPhone 13 series, iPhone 12 series, iPhone 11 series, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, and iPhone SE (second generation or later) will all receive the iOS 18 upgrade.
iOS 18 will be released in less than 24 hours! 🚨
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The update should be available starting at 10 a.m. PDT. Will you be updating? pic.twitter.com/odDI7Aa3XP
Furthermore, the iPhone 16 series will feature Apple Intelligence, however only a few older versions will support it. Compatibility will be limited to devices with the A17 Pro chip or M1 to M4 SoCs, including as the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPads with the M1 chip or newer, and Macs with M1 or later CPUs.
How to download iOS 18
Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Choose General, then Software Update.
Step 3: If iOS 18 is available, tap Download and Install.
Step 4: Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to finish the update process.
iOS 18 Features
The iOS 18 update will include customizable home screen layouts, a redesigned Control Centre, eye tracking, music haptics, motion cues, improvements to Safari and the Maps app, a redesigned Photos app, an expanded Apple Health ecosystem, new iMessage features, and more.
