Apples WWDC 2024 has been filled with announcements about iOS 18, its next version of the iPhone operating system, which introduces a host of new features. Highlights include a set of customization optionslike the ability to organize apps and widgets on the Home screen and customize buttons. Other features include new text effects, the ability to lock and hide appsnew ways to manage your Mail inbox, the introduction of iMessages via satellite, a major overhaul of the Photos app and more.
You can get a test of many of these updates right now via iOS 18 Public Betawhich has just been released, but you should keep in mind all the caveats that come with beta software.
Which devices support iOS 18?
You may be wondering if your iPhone supports the new update. The company says you can download iOS 18 on the following models:
- 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 (second generation or later)
When will iOS 18 be available for download?
The major release will be available this fall as a free software update. However, if you want to test out iOS 18 a little earlier, the public beta will be available for download next month at beta.apple.com.
It’s also important to note that some features won’t be available in certain countries, languages, or devices. For example, Safari’s Highlights feature, which automatically detects relevant information, will only be available in English in the United States. Meanwhile, the new Live Audio Transcription feature in the Notes app is available on iPhone 12 and later in English in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Which devices support Apple Intelligence?
Apple Information is the company’s new generative AI offering, which will be integrated into most of Apple’s apps. It lets your iPhone do things like help you compose emails and respond to text messages with smart replies.
You will get the most out of Apple Intelligence features with iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max since they have the A17 Pro chip. It will also be available on iPad and Mac devices equipped with M1 and later.
Apple Intelligence will be available in beta this fall.
This article was originally published on June 11 and has been updated to reflect that the iOS 18 public beta is live.
