iOS 18 arrived for public availability as of mid this month. iPhone users can now download and install to their devices. It already comes with all iPhone 16 models. That is; iPhone 16,iPhone 16 plus, and iPhone 16 pro models.
List of iPhones that will run iOS 18
Not every iPhone will be able to run iOS 18
. Here is a list of supported devices
Supported iPhones:
- iPhone XR, XS, XS Max
- iPhone 11 Series
- iPhone 12 Series (including mini and Pro versions)
- iPhone 13 Series
- iPhone 14 Series
- iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation)
- iPhone 15 Series (latest models)
Apple limits advanced features like Apple Intelligence to iPhones with more powerful chipsets, such as the A17 Pro. As a result, older models, including the iPhone 12 and earlier, won’t have access to these AI-driven capabilities. Each year, Apple removes some older iPhones from the list of devices eligible for iOS updates. For instance, with the release of iOS 17, models such as the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X were no longer supported. This is part of Apple’s ongoing process to phase out support for older hardware as new features require more advanced technology that older devices may not be able to handle efficiently.
Updating Older Devices:
Users with compatible devices can update them by going to: Settings > General > About> Software Update. For supported devices, you’ll see the option to download and install the update. While older devices won’t receive all of iOS 18’s features, they will still benefit from improved customization options, better battery management, and performance boosts.
Apple Intelligence (AI-driven tools) will only be available for iPhones equipped with more powerful chipsets like the A17 Pro, so older models (e.g., iPhone 12 and below) won’t get access to these advanced AI features.
How to get new Apple intelligence features
On your iPhone device, go to; settings > General >software Update > Beta updates and select the iOS 18 public beta option. Once the iOS 18.1 public beta is available on your iPhone device, you will see it on the software update page. To enable apple intelligence, go to: Settings> Apple Intelligence & Siri > Join the Apple Intelligence waitlist.
