At WWDC 2024, Apple introduced the latest generation of the iPhone’s operating system, iOS 18. Finally, the official version was launched on September 16, 2024. As we have seen the new features hands-on, iOS 18 is truly one of the biggest iOS updates so far.
The all-new iOS 18 comes with a customizable home screen, revamped Control Center ability, top-of-the-line Apple Intelligence features, an improved Siri, a new Eye-Tracking accessibility feature, and much more. Wondering whether your iPhone will receive the update? Here are all the supported iPhone models that will run iOS 18.
iOS 18 compatible devices
Apple typically offers five years of iOS updates to its existing iPhone models and drops an older version from the compatibility list every year. Surprisingly, Apple didn’t repeat the same pattern with iOS 18, as all the iPhone models that support iOS 17 will also receive the new version, meaning even the iPhone XS supports iOS 18.
Here’s the complete list of iOS 18 supported iPhones:
- iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus
- iPhone 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 15, 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14, 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13, 13 Mini
- iPhone 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12, 12 Mini
- iPhone 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS, XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone SE (2020 & 2022)
In true Apple fashion, the iPhone 16 lineup comes with iOS 18 right out of the box.
When will my iPhone receive the iOS 18 update?
iOS 18 Developer Beta and Public Beta versions are already available for users to get their hands on all the new features. Finally, Apple rolled out the official iOS 18 version on September 16, 2024.
However, Apple did not provide all the teased features in the first update. If you are waiting to explore Apple Intelligence features, you must wait for the iOS 18.1 update in October. Also, the other features, such as smart home updates, will be available over the next iOS 18 updates.
Moreover, some advanced features announced in WWDC 2024 are not made available in the beta version. So, we expect them to be released in later releases of iOS 18 in 2025. Apple itself mentioned that top AI features, including Image Playground, Siri on-screen awareness, and ChatGPT integration, will be accessible by the end of 2024.
If you have previously installed the iOS 18 Developer Beta to try out the features, you may remove the iOS 18 beta version and upgrade to the stable one. This ensures smooth and enhanced performance.
However, if you want to access Apple Intelligence features before the stable version rollout, head over to Settings → General → Software Updates → Beta Updates → iOS 18 Developer Beta. With the iOS 18.1 beta version, you can access a few AI features, such as the Clean Up tool, call recording, Writing tools, etc.
Signing off…
This was all about the iOS 18 compatible devices and how soon you can experience it on your iPhone. Did your iPhone make it to the list of iOS 18 compatible devices? Are you going to install the iOS 18 or stay on the iOS 17? Which iOS 18 feature are you most excited about? Do tell us in the comments below.
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