Apple's highly anticipated iOS 18 won't be compatible with several popular iPhone models
With the iOS 18 release around the corner, Apple fans are hyped for the wealth of features and upgrades to come.
Apple's upcoming product launch will be its new iPhone 16 series, running this latest operating system.
The tech giant unveiled this latest operating system at WWDC 2024, packed with privacy features, more customisation features, a revamped Photos app and expanded messaging capabilities to name a few.
"We are thrilled to introduce iOS 18," said Craig Federighi, Apple's senior vice president of Software Engineering.
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"It is a huge release with incredible features, including new levels of customisation and capability, a redesigned Photos app, and powerful ways to stay connected with Messages."
While developers and public testers have had access to the beta version of iOS 18 for a while, many iPhone users have avoided it due to potential bugs and vulnerabilities.
However, many iPhone users might be disappointed to learn their iPhone model won't support iOS 18.
Apple has confirmed that iOS 18 will be compatible with the following models:
- 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 later).
So, if you're using an iPhone X or older, it might be time to upgrade if you want to enjoy the new features of iOS 18.
This shouldn't come as a surprise as the US company usually drops support for older iPhone models each year.
Last year, the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X didn’t receive iOS 17, meaning users missed some free upgrades.
That said, whilst the iPhones on the list will be able to run iOS 18, they might not have access to Apple's new AI feature, Apple Intelligence. This system will offer enhanced Siri features and be deeply integrate with built-in functions and installed apps at the OS core.
Currently, only the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are eligible for this, and the upcoming iPhone 16 series will very likely be compatible as well.
We won't know the full details until the big reveal at the September 9 event.