iOS 18 is slated to be the biggest update the iPhone has ever received, bringing several notable improvements over the current version. AI is possibly the biggest change coming this year for older and newer models of the iPhone, but some features could remain exclusive to the iPhone 16 lineup. It is now being reported that iOS 18 will be compatible with iPhone XR and all devices running the A12 Bionic chip and newer versions. Check out the list of iPhone models that will be compatible with iOS 18.
Apple will release iOS 18 for these iPhone models later this year with major changes
As mentioned, iOS 18 will be a major update as it will introduce a plethora of front-facing features to the mix. As spotted by a MacRumors contributor, iOS 18 will be compatible with all iPhone models that support iOS 17. However, the original post has been deleted as the account wants the source to remain anonymous.
iOS 18 will be compatible with these iPhone models
- iPhone SE 3, iPhone SE 2
- iPhone XR
- iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus
- iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
If the news has any heft, we are glad to see Apple bringing iOS 18 support to all iPhone models that are compatible with iOS 17. Apple has delivered almost 5 years of software updates, which makes the iPhone models a future-proof device. Apple will release iOS 18 later this year with a boatload of new AI features for older and newer variants of the iPhone. However, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models are slated to bring exclusive features to the table, all thanks to the new Neural Engine.
Why iOS 18 would be an important update for the iPhone
We have previously covered that Apple is working on a wide range of AI-powered features for iOS 18. It was recently discovered that Apple is working on AI tools to edit, manipulate, and animate still images. The company is using large language models to train the tools, and it could offer a boatload of editing features with the launch of iOS 18.
Apple was also reported to enhance Siri through its large language models as the digital assistant rests miles behind Google and Amazon. The company is training Siri to understand the context concerning natural language commands and accomplish complex tasks like controlling third-party apps. While concrete details are scarce at this stage, Apple will showcase iOS 18 at its WWDC event in June with more details.
About the author: Ali Salman is a technology reporter for Wccftech mobile section with a specialized focus on Apple and the intellectual property that drives mobile innovation. He has cultivated a unique expertise in analyzing and deconstructing complex technology patents, translating dense legal and technical documents into clear, insightful reports on future products.
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