by Tim Hardwick
iOS 18 will be compatible with the same iPhone models as iOS 17, according to a post on X today from a private account with a proven track record of sharing build numbers for upcoming iOS updates.
iOS 18 will be compatible with the iPhone XR, and hence also the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max models with the same A12 Bionic chip, but older iPhone models will miss out. Here is the full compatibility list for iOS 18:
- 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 (2nd generation)
- iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Apple is expected to announce iOS 18 at its Worldwide Developers Conference, which begins June 10, and the update should be released to all users with a compatible iPhone in September.
It's worth noting that iOS 18 will feature an AI-powered overhaul of Apple's iPhone operating system dubbed "Apple Intelligence," and at least some of these features will not be supported on older iPhone models.
The same source says iPadOS 18 will drop support for the 10.5-inch iPad Pro and second-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro, which use the A10X Fusion chip. The sixth-generation iPad is also being dropped from the compatibility list, but the seventh-generation iPad will still be supported.
To kick off WWDC 2024, Apple will hold a keynote event on the Monday at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time to announce the new software. For those unable to watch the live stream, or who prefer to read a text version of the announcements, we'll have live coverage both here on MacRumors.com and through our MacRumorsLive X (Twitter) account, so make sure to follow.
Related Roundup: iOS 18
Related Forums: iOS 18, iPadOS 18
[ 82 comments ]
Popular Stories
Revealed: iOS 18 Works With These iPhone Models
Monday June 10, 2024 3:57 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
iOS 18 will be compatible with the same iPhone models as iOS 17, according to a post on X today from a private account with a proven track record of sharing build numbers for upcoming iOS updates. iOS 18 will be compatible with the iPhone XR, and hence also the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max models with the same A12 Bionic chip, but older iPhone models will miss out. Here is the full...
Read Full Article • 82 comments
Apple Announces iOS 18 With New Customization Features, Redesigned Photos App, and More
Monday June 10, 2024 10:17 am PDT by Hartley Charlton
Apple today previewed iOS 18, the next major update to the operating system for the iPhone, with new customization features, a redesigned Photos app, and more. iOS 18 features new customization tools for the Home Screen. App icons now feature Dark Mode and users can tint them with a color to create a unique look. Apps can also now be placed anywhere on the Home Screen freely. The Control...
Read Full Article • 173 comments
WWDC 2024 Apple Event Live Keynote Coverage: iOS 18, Apple's AI Push, and More
Monday June 10, 2024 9:20 am PDT by Jordan Golson
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) starts today with the traditional keynote kicking things off at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. MacRumors is on hand for the event and we'll be sharing details and our thoughts throughout the day. We're expecting to see a number of software-related announcements with a focus on Apple's efforts to infuse AI throughout its operating systems and apps....
Read Full Article • 1390 comments
Massive iPhone Upgrade Coming This Week But These Devices Will Miss Out
Sunday June 9, 2024 1:25 pm PDT by Tim Hardwick
Apple is planning a major AI overhaul in iOS 18, with a feature set it is referring to as "Apple Intelligence." However, these new features will not work on older iPhones, even if they do appear on the new operating system's device compatibility list. Apple's initial AI roadmap for iOS 18 is said to come in two parts: Basic AI features that will be processed on-device, and more advanced...
Read Full Article • 245 comments
Apple Provides Updated Look at Next-Generation CarPlay at WWDC 2024
Monday June 10, 2024 7:11 pm PDT by Joe Rossignol
Apple today shared a few WWDC 2024 coding sessions related to its upcoming next-generation CarPlay system ahead of its launch later this year. The sessions include lots of updated next-generation CarPlay images, with one revealing new Vehicle, Media, and Climate apps in action for the first time. MacRumors previously discovered evidence of these apps in the iOS 17.4 beta. Next-generation...
Read Full Article • 78 comments
New: iPadOS 18 Drops Support for These iPad Models
Monday June 10, 2024 4:16 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
iPadOS 18 will drop support for iPad models equipped with the A10X Fusion chip, according to a post on X today from a private account with a proven track record of sharing build numbers for upcoming iOS and iPadOS updates. In other words, iPadOS 18 will drop support for the 10.5-inch iPad Pro and the second-generation 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Support for the sixth-generation iPad, which uses the...
Read Full Article • 94 comments
iOS 18 Adds Pop-Out Bezel Animation When Pressing iPhone Buttons
Tuesday June 11, 2024 10:40 am PDT by Juli Clover
iOS 18 includes a small but interesting change for the buttons on the iPhone, adding more of a visual element when changing volume, activating the Action button, or locking the screen. When you press an iPhone button in iOS 18, the display bezel bulges outward slightly. This feature is available for the volume buttons, Action button and the power button, and it will also likely be used for...
Read Full Article • 97 comments
Top Rated Comments
PsykX
3 days ago at 04:13 am
Wow... my XR since September 2018 will be supported for major updates until August 2025?
I'm speechless. No other company ever supported their phones that long. Gotta give that to Apple.
Score: 22 Votes (Like | Disagree)
il_teo77
3 days ago at 04:34 am
Still baffles me that iPhone 14 Pro is rumored not to support AI.
Especially considering that the iPhone 15 does have THE SAME A16 processor as the 14Pro, which would mean:
- either the 15 "regular" doesn't support any AI
- or the 14 Pro doesn't on purpose, which would mean an immediate lawsuit against apple...
Score: 15 Votes (Like | Disagree)
klasma
3 days ago at 05:41 am
No Devices were dropped between iOS 17 and iOS 18. I just wish this was clearly labeled, at least by Macrumor.
That’s not accurate, I certainly dropped my devices a couple of times.
Score: 15 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Account25476
3 days ago at 04:29 am
"Unfortunately half of the features of this new OS will not be available for older models."
You know...
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
BC2009
3 days ago at 04:38 am
Having the AI features restricted to iPhone 15 Pro or later is pretty poor form. The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 have the same chip and the 15 was introduced just last year. Further, the performance leap from 14 Pro to 15 Pro is pretty negligible, so what is the restriction here?
Also, how is it that M1 or better Mac’s and iPads get support but the A16 doesn’t considering the M1 is older and a 5nm chip while A16 is a 4nm chip and newer generation.
UPDATE: The correct answer is RAM — 8GB minimum required
See this reply from @CarAnalogy: https://forums.macrumors.com/goto/post?id=33191882
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
deckard666
3 days ago at 03:58 am
Great support as ever Apple - Well done.
Score: 9 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Read All Comments
'); }
Next Article
Massive iPhone Upgrade Coming This Week But These Devices Will Miss Out
