iOS 18 Arrives: Full List of Compatible iPhones and Key Features
Apple has officially unveiled the range of iPhones eligible for the upcoming iOS 18 update, promising a host of new features to enhance user experience and device functionality. The update is compatible with an extensive list of models, ensuring that many users can enjoy the latest improvements.
Compatible Devices for iOS 18
iOS 18 will be available for download on a wide spectrum of iPhones, extending back to older models to include:
- iPhone SE (second generation or later).
- iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max.
- iPhone 11 series.
- iPhone 12 series.
- iPhone 13 series.
- iPhone 14 series.
- The latest iPhone 15 series including the standard, Plus, Pro, and Pro Max models
This broad compatibility underscores Apple’s commitment to supporting older devices, giving them a fresh lease on life with new software capabilities.
Exclusive Features for A17 Chip Devices
While iOS 18 brings updates across various devices, owners of the newest models with the A17 Pro chip, such as the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, will experience the full potential of Apple Intelligence features. This advanced functionality leverages the powerful A17 chip to provide enhanced AI-driven capabilities.
New Features in iOS 18
iOS 18 introduces numerous features designed to improve customization, security, and interaction:
- Customization Options: Users can now move widgets freely and adjust color schemes on the home screen, including a new widget dark mode.
- App Privacy: Enhanced security features allow users to lock and hide specific apps.
- Messaging Enhancements: New options in Messages include tap-back reactions, scheduled sending, and text effects.
- Satellite Communication: Extended to more devices, this feature supports emergency messaging with end-to-end encryption.
- Apple Intelligence: This new suite includes an upgraded Siri that integrates more deeply with apps and utilizes ChatGPT for improved assistance. Additional AI features include content generation, adaptive drawings in Notes, personalized Genmoji, and sophisticated text and email summarization.
- Availability and Security: iOS 18 is set to roll out with simultaneous security updates, ensuring all compatible devices benefit from enhanced protection against contemporary cyber threats. While newer models will offer the most advanced features, the update promises significant improvements for a range of older iPhones as well.
Conclusion
With iOS 18, Apple continues to push the boundaries of what its devices can do, bringing substantial upgrades to users across multiple iPhone generations. Whether through enhanced AI capabilities on newer models or improved functionality and security across the board, iOS 18 aims to elevate the Apple user experience significantly.
