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Here are all the devices compatible with iOS 18
Apple’s WWDC 2024 conference was stuffed with announcements about iOS 18, the upcoming version of the iPhone operating system that introduces plenty of latest features. Highlights included a set of customization options, equivalent to the ability to rearrange apps and widgets on the Home screen and customize buttons. Other features include latest text effects, the ability to lock and conceal apps, latest ways to administer your Mail inbox, the introduction of iMessages via satellite, a major redesign of the Photos app, and more.
You can test out lots of these updates at once with the iOS 18 public beta that just launched, but concentrate on all the caveats that come with beta software.
Which devices support iOS 18?
You could also be wondering in case your iPhone supports the latest update. The company says you’ll be able to download iOS 18 on the following models:
- 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 newer)
When will iOS 18 be available for download?
The major release shall be available this fall as a free software update. However, if you need to try iOS 18 slightly earlier, the public beta shall be available to download next month at beta.apple.com.
It’s also vital to notice that some features won’t be available in all countries, languages, or devices. For example, Safari’s “Highlights” feature, which robotically detects vital information, will only be available in English in the United States. Meanwhile, the latest live audio transcription feature in the Notes app is accessible on iPhone 12 and later in English in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Which devices support Apple Intelligence?
Apple Intelligence is the company’s latest generative AI offering that shall be integrated into most Apple apps. It lets your iPhone perform certain actions, equivalent to helping you write emails and responding to text messages with Smart Replies.
You’ll get the most out of Apple Intelligence with iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max, as they feature the A17 Pro chip. It’ll even be available on iPad and Mac devices with an M1 processor and newer.
Apple Intelligence shall be available in beta this fall.