iOS 18 Release Date Rumors – Here’s When It Could Launch

Apple revealed the next version of the company’s iPhone operating system, iOS 18, at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June. Since announcing iOS 18, the Cupertino company has released several beta versions, including a public beta in July.

The beta versions introduced several new features, including an improved Notes app, distraction controls for Safari, and a reconfigured Photos app.

However, for those who do not want to participate in the beta and wait for the full, official release of iOS 18, the key question is when Apple will release the update to the general public.

Based on previous releases, we suspect Apple will launch iOS 18 within the week of its Glowtime event on September 9, which will likely see the unveiling of new iPhone 16 models, Apple Watch 10, and Watch Ultra 3, as well as at least two new AirPods headphones.

Read on for more detailed estimates.

Glowtime Event

Apple’s Glowtime event will kick off on Monday, September 9 at 10am PST, 1pm EST, 6pm UK time.

Find out how to watch the Apple event live stream here.

Devices supporting iOS 18

List of compatible iPhone models with Apple iOS 18 update

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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 or newer)

When Apple releases iOS 18, it will be supported on many devices. However, not every iPhone will receive the new features of iOS 18. One of the most important will be Apple Intelligence, which will only be available on the iPhone 16 series and the current iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

When will Apple release iOS 18?

Apple typically does not provide a release date for the latest iOS updates.

However, in previous years, the company typically rolled out iOS updates within seven days of an iPhone event. In the past three years, the latest version of iOS has been released within six days of an iPhone event.

Since Apple has postponed this year’s iPhone 16 launch to Monday instead of Tuesday as before, we can expect iOS 18 to launch within the week.

iOS 18.1 Cleanup

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iOS 18 will likely arrive on supported iPhones on Monday, September 16. If they get impatient and release it earlier, we could see it on Friday, September 13, although that’s an ominous date. So let’s stick with Monday.

For more on Apple’s new iPhone 16 lineup and what’s new in iOS 18, check back with Tom’s Guide on Monday, September 9. We’ll be keeping an eye on all the announcements and new Apple products there.