iOS 18 Launches Today! See Eligible Devices

Today marks the global release of iOS 18, with Apple users all over the world gearing up to receive the much-awaited software update. The update will be available for a variety of iPhone models, and we’ve detailed which devices are eligible for this latest release. The launch is set to take place at 10:00 AM PST, 1:00 PM EST, and 5:00 PM UTC, and will roll out simultaneously, bringing new features and improvements to millions of users worldwide. With high expectations, iOS 18 promises to deliver a range of performance, security, and user experience improvements on supported devices.

iOS 18 is rolling out to a wide range of devices

The oldest iPhones compatible with iOS 18 are the iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max, which debuted six years ago, in September 2018. If your device was released in 2018 or later, you’ll be able to download the new update via Settings. As is often the case with large rollouts, the update may not appear immediately because it’s distributed to millions of users at the same time. To check manually, go to Settings -> General -> Software Update to check if iOS 18 is available for your device.

Here is the list of iPhones that support iOS 18:

• iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max
• iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
• iPhone XS, XS Max, XR
• iPhone SE (2022), iPhone SE (2020)

If you’re just concerned about security, you don’t need to update to iOS 18. Apple will continue to provide security updates for iPhones running iOS 17.7, which is also available today. It’s also worth noting that Apple Intelligence will not be included in the initial release of iOS 18. Instead, the feature will appear in iOS 18.1. The update could roll out next month, although an exact date has not yet been announced. However, if you are in EU Or ChinaThese AI-powered features likely won’t be available on your iPhone anytime soon.