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Developer | Apple Inc. |
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OS family | iOS |
Source model | Closed with open-source components |
Latest preview | 18.0 beta 2 [1] (June 24, 2024 ) [±] |
Marketing target | iPhones |
Update method | Software Update |
Preceded by | iOS 17 |
Official website | apple |
Tagline | Yours. Truly. |
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In developer beta | |
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iPadOS 18 (derivative for iPad) |
iOS 18 is the upcoming eighteenth major release of Apple's iOS operating system for the iPhone. [2] [3] [4] [5] It was announced on June 10, 2024, at the 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). It is the direct successor to iOS 17 and was announced alongside watchOS 11, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia.
On iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, the Apple Intelligence platform will be available in iOS 18. Apple Intelligence adds artificial intelligence capabilities and large language model integrations to Siri and other operating system functions. [2] [6] [7]
iOS 18 will support Rich Communication Services (RCS) on supported conversations, including support for read receipts and higher quality multimedia sharing. As with SMS, it will be designated with green message bubbles and buttons to distinguish it from full iMessage conversations (blue). [8] [9]
iOS 18 includes a redesign of the Photos app. [10]
iOS 18 allows users to customize the icon color as well as the icon position and size on the Home Screen. [11] Previous iOS versions required icons to snap to a grid that did not allow gaps. App Widgets may now be resized in-place or reduced to a normal app icon as desired.
iOS 18 comes with a redesign to the Control Center, allowing for multiple pages of controls, resizable buttons, and third-party controls. [12]
Apple introduced Passwords, a password manager aimed at simplifying password management for websites, applications, Wi-Fi, and verification codes. [13]
All iPhones that support iOS 17 support iOS 18. However, there are varying levels of support depending on the device's system-on-chip (SoC).
The new Apple Intelligence functions require iPhones with an A17 Pro SoC or later, which are only available on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. [6] [14]
iPhones with an A14 Bionic SoC and later models are fully supported. iPhones with an A12 Bionic SoC and A13 Bionic SoC have limited support.
iPhones that support iOS 18 are: [15] [16] [17]
The first developer beta of iOS 18 was released on June 10, 2024. [18]
Previous release | Current release | Current beta release | Security response |
Version | Build | Release date | Release notes |
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18.0 beta 2 | 22A5297f | June 24, 2024 | Release notes |
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