The largest operating system (OS) upgrade for iPhones released by Apple, iOS, the eagerly awaited iOS 18 will be released by Apple today, bringing with it a plethora of new features and substantial enhancements for iPhone owners.
Numerous enhancements will be included in this new OS update, such as an upgraded Photos app, enhanced Safari, and a configurable home screen.
Apple Intelligence, a collection of AI-powered tools for certain devices, will also be available. Notable features will include picture creation, content editing, and Siri, driven by ChatGPT.
Even yet, Apple does not intend to provide Apple Intelligence features before October 20,24, when iOS 18.1 will be released.
Let’s examine in detail the iPhone models that will receive the next iOS upgrade and the improvements it offers.
Which Iphones Will Have The Latest Upgrade?
While the upcoming iPhone 16 series will debut with iOS 18 pre-installed, Apple will bring the new OS for many older iPhone models, covering over 25 devices. Here is the comprehensive list of iPhones that will be eligible for the iOS 18 update:
- iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 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 SE (2nd generation), iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Not all devices will be able to utilize every new function, even with this widespread compatibility. In particular, only a select few devices—the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the complete iPhone 16 lineup—will support Apple Intelligence.