Apple launches iOS 18 today, packed with very great features to provide an upgrade in the iPhone experience.
Whether it is the powerful new Apple Intelligence, AI suite, or improved home screen customization, you can be assured that iOS 18 is going to revolutionize the way you use your device.
Generative AI with Apple Intelligence: Siri, the iPhone assistant, has grown smarter. She's now fueled by the new generative AI of the company. It would compose emails and give very accurate detailed answers. New Siri is easier and conversational, too.
Custom Home Screen: It remains one of the nightmares to try and change the home screen. But iOS 18 update, promises to bring advanced customization capabilities where you might personalize your home screen like never before.
Image Playground: Edit, enhance, and generate amazing images right on your iPhone using AI, ideal for creatives on the go.
Multilingual AI Support: Apple Intelligence will add French, Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish in the future, bringing it closer to being as inclusive as possible.
Today, on September 16th, iOS 18 lands on shelves. This global release is just days before the official launch date of the iPhone 16 series. The Apple Intelligence features, however, will only be available from the iOS 18.1 October update.
iOS 18 will Support 25 Models of iPhone but the Apple Intelligence Functionality will be available only on the A17 Pro Chip or newer devices. Here is the list of eligible iPhones:
iPhone 16 Series
iPhone 15 Series
iPhone 14 Series
iPhone 13, 12, 11 Series
iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR
iPhone SE (2020, 2022)
iPhone 16 Series
iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
Before you start, your iPhone should be charged at least 70% and have 10 GB free of storage. You can back up your data via iCloud, and then chill!
Brand new iOS 18 for your iPhone introduces features to transform how we use our iPhones. More AI tools, better personalization, better performance, and more for you.