First things first: Apple has not announced the exact time of iOS18 But if we go by the past few years, iOS 18 will be available for download starting at 10:30 PM (Indian Standard Time). Note that iOS 18 is likely to come pre-installed on the new iPhone 16 models.
Here’s everything you need to know about the update:
Apple iPhones compatible with iOS 18
The latest iOS 18 software is supported on the 2024 iPhone 16 series along with the following devices:
- 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)
Here are the steps to download iOS 18
To download iOS 18 on your Apple iPhone, follow these steps
- Visit your Settings
- Go to the General option and then tap on Software Updates
- Here, check if your device has received the iOS 18 update.
- Once available, tap Download and Install
New features of iOS 18
Customization capabilities: With iOS 18, iPhone users get new customization options for the Home screen, Lock screen, and Control Center. You can now arrange apps and widgets freely on the Home screen, including placing them directly on the dock for quick access or arranging them to perfectly frame your wallpaper.
Apple has redesigned Control Center with iOS 18 to provide easier access to many of the things users do every day.
The Photos app receives its biggest redesign ever: With iOS 18, the Photos app will get a single, simplified view that displays a familiar grid, and new Collections will help users navigate topics without having to organize content into albums.
Changes in iMessages: iMessage gets an all-new text effect with iOS 18. Bring conversations to life by amplifying any letter, word, phrase, or emoji with dynamic, animated appearances.
Later this year, the Mail app will also have new ways for users to manage their inbox and stay up to date.
Safari changes, new Passwords app, and more: Using machine learning, Safari can display key information about a web page.
iOS 18 introduces the new Passwords app, designed to simplify access to your passwords, passcodes, Wi-Fi credentials, and verification codes. This update also provides enhanced control with tools that let you manage app visibility, contact sharing, and accessory connectivity.
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