iOS 18 releases today with new customization options, AI features, and more. Check compatibility, features, and installation steps for your iPhone.
Apple’s new update, iOS 18, launches today, adding customization and AI to iPhones. Here’s what you need to know about compatibility, release time, features, and installation.
Release Time and Compatible iPhones:
Apple hasn’t specified an exact release time. However, iOS 18 should be available around 10:30 PM IST. The new iPhone 16 models will have it pre-installed.
Eligible iPhones:
- iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd Gen)
- iPhone XR
- iPhone XS, XS Max
- iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
New Features in iOS 18:
- Homescreen Customization: Rearrange apps, apply color tints, and lock apps with Face ID.
- Updated Control Centre: New design with rounder icons, customizable pages, and new controls.
- Enhanced Messages App: New text styles (bold, italics, etc.), RCS support, and message scheduling.
- Call Recording: iPhone 15 Pro and newer can record and transcribe calls with Apple Intelligence.
- Passwords App: Stores and manages passwords and credentials.
- Game Mode: Reduces background activity and audio latency for AirPods.
- Advanced Safari and Maps: Better readability and focus in Safari. Topo views, hiking paths, and offline nav in Maps.
- Apple Intelligence: It has writing tools, priority notifications, Smart Reply, image generation, and an updated Siri.
How to Install iOS 18:
- Open the Settings app and go to General.
- Tap Software Update to search for the update.
- Select Download and wait for it to complete.
- Tap Install Now to begin the installation.
- Your iPhone will restart and update to iOS 18.
Enjoy the new features and improvements with iOS 18 on your compatible iPhone!
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