As Apple gears up for the full public release of iOS 18, iPhone users worldwide are eagerly anticipating the latest features and enhancements promised by the new operating system. However, not all devices will be able to support this update. In this article, we provide a definitive list of iPhones that will be compatible with iOS 18 as of July 2024. Whether you’re wondering if your current device will receive the update or considering an upgrade, this guide will help you understand which iPhones will be able to take advantage of Apple’s latest innovations.
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Key Features of iOS 18
here is the list of the features that come in iOS 18 update
Apple Intelligence
On the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 18 introduces Apple Intelligence, which draws on your context to give you intelligence that’s most helpful and relevant for you.
Writing, focus, and communication.
New Writing Tools and language capabilities help you write, summarize longer text, and prioritize notifications.
Delightful images created just for you.
Create images to express yourself, craft Genmoji for conversations, or revisit favourite moments with your memory movies.
The start of a new era for Siri.
With richer language understanding and awareness of your context, Siri is more capable and helpful than ever.
Customization
New look for app icons
App icons and widgets appear even sleeker with a new Dark look. Tint them all with any color, or have iOS suggest a color that complements your wallpaper. You can also make apps and widgets appear larger.
Locked and hidden apps
Two new ways to protect sensitive apps and the information inside them when others are using your device.
A big update to Control Center
The redesigned Control Center features new groups of controls, which you can access more fluidly with a single, continuous swipe down on the Home Screen.
4. Controls gallery
Add more controls from the Controls gallery, which displays all your options in one place, including new controls from your favorite apps.
5. Rearrange and resize your controls
Customize how your controls are laid out, resize them, or build your own groups of controls so they’re always just a swipe away.
Photos
Easily browse by helpful topics
Collections automatically organize your library by topics like Recent Days, Trips, and People & Pets. And Pinned Collections gives you lightning-fast access to the collections or albums most important to you.
A new space for your greatest hits
Swipe right from the grid to access the new Carousel, which highlights your best content in a beautiful, poster-like view. And it displays a new set of photos each day for a fun surprise.
Message
All-new ways to play with text
In addition to bold, italics, underline, and strikethrough, you can apply playful, animated effects to any letter, word, phrase, or emoji in iMessage — many of which are automatically suggested as you type.
Schedule a message with Send Later
Whether it’s too late at night or too important to forget, you can now schedule a message to send at a specified time.
Support for RCS messaging
RCS (Rich Communication Services) messages bring richer media and delivery and read receipts for those who don’t use iMessage.
And so much more.
Accessibility.
Eye Tracking makes it possible for people to control iPhone with just their eyes. Music Haptics syncs the iPhone Taptic Engine with the rhythm of songs so those who are deaf or hard of hearing can enjoy the Apple Music catalogue. And Vocal Shortcuts helps people with severe atypical speech record sounds that trigger specific actions on iPhone.
Calculator.
Access the all-new Math Notes calculator, a new portrait orientation for the scientific calculator, and other new features like unit conversion and history.
Freeform.
Scenes let you organize and present your board section by section. Send a copy of your board to anyone with just a link. An improved diagramming mode makes it easier to form connections on your canvas. And align your board content just the way you like by snapping items to the grid.
Emergency SOS live video.
Share streaming video and recorded media during emergency calls. During a call, participating emergency dispatchers will send you a request to share live video or photos over a secure connection, making it easier and faster to get the help you need.
Supported Devices:
- iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation)
- iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max
- iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 12 series (including Mini, Pro, and Pro Max)
- iPhone 13 series (including Mini, Pro, and Pro Max)
- iPhone 14 series (including Plus, Pro, and Pro Max)
- iPhone 15 series (including Plus, Pro, and Pro Max)
Unsupported Devices:
- iPhone X
- iPhone SE (1st generation)
- iPhone 8 series
Looking Ahead
The preview of iOS 18 at WWDC 2024 will be followed by a beta release for developers, with the public release expected in the fall. iPadOS 18 will also debut alongside iOS 18, bringing similar enhancements and requiring newer hardware for optimal performance.
Conclusion
Apple’s iOS 18 is poised to be a transformative update, bringing sophisticated AI features, enhanced customization, and improved performance. As the tech world eagerly anticipates the official announcements at WWDC 2024, users should prepare for a new era of intelligent and personalized mobile experiences.
For further updates and detailed insights into iOS 18 and other announcements from WWDC 2024, stay tuned to our website.
