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Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2024 unveiled the much-anticipated iOS 18, packed with exciting new features including a more customizable home screen, a revamped Control Center, and enhanced first-party apps. One of the standout additions is the integration of Apple Intelligence, bringing AI-driven functionalities to your fingertips. If you're eager to know when and if your iPhone or iPad will receive the iOS 18 update, this post will provide all the details you need.
What’s New in iOS 18?
iOS 18 introduces several significant updates and improvements:
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- Customizable Home Screen: Enhanced personalization options allow you to arrange your apps and widgets in new ways.
- Revamped Control Center: The Control Center has been redesigned for better accessibility and functionality.
- First-Party Apps Updates: Apple’s native apps, such as Messages, Photos, and Maps, have received substantial updates.
- Apple Intelligence Integration: Advanced AI features designed to make your device smarter and more intuitive, available on newer devices with the A17 Pro chip or M1 chips and newer.
You can read detailed review about iOS 18 Here.
iOS 18 Compatible iPhone Models
To run iOS 18, your iPhone needs at least an A12 Bionic chip. Here's a complete list of compatible iPhones:
- iPhone 15 Series
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 14 Series
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 13 Series
- iPhone 13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 Series
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 11 Series
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone XS Series
- iPhone XR
- iPhone SE
- 2nd generation
- 3rd generation
Note:
While all these models will get the iOS 18 update, the advanced Apple Intelligence AI features are exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max with the A17 Pro chip.
iPadOS 18 Compatible iPad Models
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Alongside iOS 18, Apple also announced iPadOS 18, which brings similar enhancements and new features to the iPad lineup. Here’s the list of compatible iPads:
iPad
- iPad (7th Generation)
- iPad (8th Generation)
- iPad (9th Generation)
- iPad (10th Generation)
iPad Mini
- iPad mini (5th Generation)
- iPad mini (6th Generation)
iPad Air
- iPad Air (3rd Generation)
- iPad Air (4th Generation)
- iPad Air (5th Generation)
- iPad Air M2 (11-inch)
- iPad Air M2 (13-inch)
iPad Pro
- iPad Pro 11-inch (1st Generation)
- iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd Generation)
- iPad Pro M2 (11-inch)
- iPad Pro M2 (12.9-inch)
- iPad Pro M4 (11-inch)
- iPad Pro M4 (13-inch)
Apple continues to push the envelope with iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, offering a blend of customization, usability, and smart features powered by advanced AI. Whether you own the latest iPhone 15 Pro or a reliable iPad Air, the upcoming update promises to enhance your Apple experience significantly. Keep an eye out for the official release to take advantage of all these new features and improvements.
Stay tuned for more updates and detailed guides on how to make the most of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18!