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Apple Has Good News for iPhone Users, Including XR, XS, and XS Max Users
Apple has unveiled the new features of iOS 18, as well as the list of models that will receive this update in the fall. The good news is that even the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max are compatible. However, Apple Intelligence, the company’s major new feature, is only available on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Apple has just presented its new operating system, iOS 18, at the WWDC conference. And for users of older models, the suspense is over. Indeed, the Cupertino company has also published the list of devices eligible for this major update when it will be deployed this fall. And this list includes all iPhone models currently running iOS 17.
iPhone and iOS 18: All the New Features Presented by Apple (Keynote Debrief)
In other words, even the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max, which were launched in 2018, and the models from the iPhone 11 series, will be updated to iOS 18. Here is the complete list of compatible iPhones:
• 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 2 or newer
Features Reserved for Newer Models
It is important to note, however, that some features of iOS 18 will not be available on all models. For example, the accessibility feature that allows controlling an iPhone with the eyes requires at least an iPhone 12 or a third-generation iPhone SE.
On the other hand, Apple Intelligence, which includes the new features based on generative artificial intelligence, will only be available on the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Summary
- Apple has published the list of iPhones compatible with iOS 18
- All devices currently running iOS 17, including the 2018 iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max, will receive this update
- However, some features require newer models, and Apple Intelligence is currently reserved for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
Links
- iOS 18 makes iPhone more personal, capable, and intelligent than ever – Apple Newsroom
- Sell pre-owned Apple iPhone online – iGotOffer
- Everything About Apple’s Products – The complete guide to all Apple consumer electronic products, including technical specifications, identifiers and other valuable information.
iOS 18 – Top Changes & Features for iPhone [Video]
Video uploaded by 9to5Mac on June 15, 2024.
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