Ever since Apple announced the date of this year’s WWDC, rumours about the iOS 18 announcement started doing the rounds online. Several reports claimed that Apple would announce the upcoming OS that powers the iPhone during the event. And the rumours were correct. On the first day of WWDC (which was June 10), the Cupertino-based tech giant launched iOS 18 for iPhone users. However, you still have to wait for a few months to enjoy the benefits of iOS 18. Also, not all users may get iOS 18 as it is not coming to all iPhone models. So, which iPhones will get the new operating system? Read on to find out.

iOS 18 release date and compatible devices

Soon after the announcement at WWDC, the developer beta version of iOS 18 was released, providing early access to the latest features for developers. A more stable and bug-free public beta is expected to be available in the coming weeks. For the general public, iOS 18 will officially debut in September 2024, coinciding with the launch of the new iPhone 16 lineup.

Talking about the devices getting iOS 18, the new AI-powered features of the operating system, especially the advanced Siri capabilities, are only available on new devices with the A17 Pro chip or later. This includes the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max as well as the upcoming iPhone 16 series. However, other enhancements and upgrades will be available on all iOS 18-compatible devices.

Here’s a full list of devices that are compatible with iOS 18:

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 XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)

Upcoming Features of iOS 18

Talking about some of the upcoming features of iOS 18, the upcoming OS introduces a lot of customization options, including a new way to organize apps and widgets on the home screen, lock screen, and Control Center. You can now freely place icons and widgets in any open space, even on top of the Dock, and apply visual effects like dark or tinted themes to personalize your look.

The Photos app has also been significantly redesigned to unify the photo library into a single view, including new collections and a carousel view that highlights daily favorites. The revamped Control Center provides quick access to frequently used controls and allows for third-party app integration.

Satellite messaging in the Messages app ensures connectivity without cellular or Wi-Fi, and iMessage enhancements include new text effects, formatting options, and message scheduling. One standout feature is Apple Intelligence, which integrates generative models with personal context to improve tasks like language understanding and image generation, delivering a highly relevant and useful user experience.