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iOS 18
Version of the iOS operating system
File:IPHONEXRIOS18.png
iOS 18 Home Screen on an iPhone XR
DeveloperApple Inc.
OS familyiOS
Source modelClosed with open-source components
Latest preview18.0 beta[1] (June 10, 2024; 14 days ago (2024-06-10)) [±]
Marketing targetiPhones
Update methodSoftware Update
Preceded byiOS 17
Official websiteapple.com/ios/ios-18-preview
TaglineYours. Truly.
Support status
In developer beta
Articles in the series
iPadOS 18 (derivative for iPad)

iOS 18 is the upcoming eighteenth major release of Apple's iOS operating system for the iPhone.[2][3][4][5] It was revealed at the 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). It is the direct successor to iOS 17 and was announced alongside watchOS 11, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. As with every release since iOS 4, updates are available at no additional cost to users.

System features

Artificial intelligence

Main article: Apple Intelligence

On iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, the Apple Intelligence platform will be available in iOS 18. Apple Intelligence adds artificial intelligence capabilities and large language model integrations to Siri and other operating system functions.[6][7][8]

Messages

iOS 18 will support Rich Communication Services (RCS) on supported conversations, including support for read receipts and higher quality multimedia sharing. As with SMS, it will be designated with green message bubbles and buttons to distinguish it from full iMessage conversations (blue).[9][10]

Photos

iOS 18 includes a redesign of the Photos app.[11]

Home Screen

iOS 18 allows users to customize the icon color as well as the icon position on the Home Screen.[12] Previous iOS versions required icons to snap to a grid that did not allow gaps.

Supported devices

All iPhones that supported iOS 17 also support iOS 18. However, there are varying levels of support depending on the device's system-on-chip (SoC).

iPhones with an A12 Bionic SoC, which includes the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR, and those with an A13 Bionic SoC, such as the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, and the second-generation SE, have limited support for iOS 18.

In contrast, iPhones with an A14 Bionic SoC and later models, including the iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max, receive full support for iOS 18.

However, the new Apple Intelligence functions require an A17 Pro SoC or later, which is only available on the most recent iPhone models, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.[13][6]

iPhones that support iOS 18 are as follows:[14][15][16]

See also

Notes

References

  1. ^ Clover, Juli (June 10, 2024). "Apple Releases First Betas of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, tvOS 18, watchOS 11, and visionOS 2". MacRumors. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  2. ^ "iOS 18: Everything We Know". MacRumors. January 12, 2024. Archived from the original on January 15, 2024.
  3. ^ Peter, Kostadinov (June 10, 2024). "iOS 18: Release date predictions, anticipated features, and compatible iPhones". Tom’s Guide. Archived from the original on June 10, 2024.
  4. ^ "iOS 18 is coming today: Here's everything we know". 9to5mac. June 10, 2024. Archived from the original on June 10, 2024.
  5. ^ Sareena, Daydream (June 10, 2024). "iOS 18: New Features, Siri AI, Apple Intelligence and More Expected at WWDC". CNET. Archived from the original on June 10, 2024.
  6. ^ a b published, Mike Prospero (June 10, 2024). "Here are the devices that will support Apple Intelligence — no older iPhones allowed". Tom's Guide. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  7. ^ Adorno, José (January 4, 2024). "iOS 18: Release date, AI, supported iPhones, and everything we know". Boy Genius Report. Archived from the original on January 15, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  8. ^ "iOS 18: Everything We Know". MacRumors. January 12, 2024. Archived from the original on January 15, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  9. ^ Johnson, Allison (June 10, 2024). "Apple is bringing RCS to the iPhone in iOS 18". The Verge. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  10. ^ Miller, Chance (November 17, 2023). "RCS messages will use green bubbles, Apple confirms". 9to5Mac. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  11. ^ "iOS 18 Preview". Apple. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  12. ^ "What to Expect From iOS 18, Apple's Biggest iOS Update Yet - iDevice Central". idevicecentral.com. March 27, 2024. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  13. ^ "iOS 17 Preview". Apple. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  14. ^ "Here's every iPhone model that will get Apple's iOS 18". ZDNet. Archived from the original on September 3, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  15. ^ Espósito, Filipe (September 19, 2023). "These are the iPhone models compatible with iOS 17". 9to5Mac. Archived from the original on September 22, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  16. ^ "No iOS 17 Update on Your iPhone? Here's Why". CNET. Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
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