Which iPhones are getting the iOS 18 update?
Apple's iOS 18 update is here, but which phones will get the update? Find out if you'll be blessed with the new features!
Apple’s new iOS 18 software version has started rolling out to iPhones worldwide, after three months of beta testing. It comes packed with a bunch of new features and improvements. That said, not every single iPhone user will get iOS 18. Which iPhones are getting the iOS 18 update? Let’s go over the details together.
Which iPhones are getting the iOS 18 update?
If you need a more specific list of all the iPhones that will get the highly anticipated update, here it is.
iPhone SE 2nd generation
iPhone SE 3rd generation
iPhone XR
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 13 mini
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 14
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 15
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 16
iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro Max
What’s new with iOS 18?
Apple’s iOS 18 is one of the biggest upgrades we’ve seen in a while, filled with a variety of improvements across the board, from UI enhancements to completely new features. Let’s go over all the main ones here.
Revamped Home Screen: Support for dark and tinted app icons. We can also enjoy the ability to place icons anywhere on the home screen, as opposed to being forced to follow a specific order. Other UI additions include a modular Control Center and replaceable Lock Screen toggles.
RCS support: The new OS can now take advantage of RCS support, enhancing text messaging features beyond the Apple ecosystem. These features include text formatting, effects, and emoji reactions. The only downside is that Apple’s implementation of RCS requires that carriers add support for this.
Dedicated Passwords app: iCloud Keychain passwords had no hub in the past, and you could only access them when needed. The new software version introduces a Passwords app, where you’ll be able to manually check your stored passwords. It will also store 2FA codes and saved Wi-Fi networks.
Redesigned Photos app: Users can now rearrange, add, and remove entire sections from the application. The user interface has also been redesigned from the ground up.
With all that said, it’s important to keep in mind that iOS 18.0 won’t come with Apple Intelligence features. Those AI additions will come in October, with iOS 18.1.
It’s also worth noting that not all features will come to all iPhone models or markets, even if they get the update. Here’s a list of all the Apple features and which phones will have them.
If you want to learn more about this update, here are our full thoughts on the iOS 18 update.
How to update your iPhone
Not sure how to update your iPhone? Let’s walk you through the process. It’s simple once you know where to find the option.
Launch the Settings app.
Go into Software Update.
The Software Update page will automatically look for updates.
If it finds one, tap on Download and Install or follow the instructions to complete the update.
Apple’s new iOS 18 software version has started rolling out to iPhones worldwide, after three months of beta testing. It comes packed with a bunch of new features and improvements. That said, not every single iPhone user will get iOS 18. Which iPhones are getting the iOS 18 update? Let’s go over the details together.
Which iPhones are getting the iOS 18 update?
If you need a more specific list of all the iPhones that will get the highly anticipated update, here it is.
iPhone SE 2nd generation
iPhone SE 3rd generation
iPhone XR
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 13 mini
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 14
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 15
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 16
iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro Max
What’s new with iOS 18?
Apple’s iOS 18 is one of the biggest upgrades we’ve seen in a while, filled with a variety of improvements across the board, from UI enhancements to completely new features. Let’s go over all the main ones here.
Revamped Home Screen: Support for dark and tinted app icons. We can also enjoy the ability to place icons anywhere on the home screen, as opposed to being forced to follow a specific order. Other UI additions include a modular Control Center and replaceable Lock Screen toggles.
RCS support: The new OS can now take advantage of RCS support, enhancing text messaging features beyond the Apple ecosystem. These features include text formatting, effects, and emoji reactions. The only downside is that Apple’s implementation of RCS requires that carriers add support for this.
Dedicated Passwords app: iCloud Keychain passwords had no hub in the past, and you could only access them when needed. The new software version introduces a Passwords app, where you’ll be able to manually check your stored passwords. It will also store 2FA codes and saved Wi-Fi networks.
Redesigned Photos app: Users can now rearrange, add, and remove entire sections from the application. The user interface has also been redesigned from the ground up.
With all that said, it’s important to keep in mind that iOS 18.0 won’t come with Apple Intelligence features. Those AI additions will come in October, with iOS 18.1.
It’s also worth noting that not all features will come to all iPhone models or markets, even if they get the update. Here’s a list of all the Apple features and which phones will have them.
If you want to learn more about this update, here are our full thoughts on the iOS 18 update.
How to update your iPhone
Not sure how to update your iPhone? Let’s walk you through the process. It’s simple once you know where to find the option.
Launch the Settings app.
Go into Software Update.
The Software Update page will automatically look for updates.
If it finds one, tap on Download and Install or follow the instructions to complete the update.