Apple’s WWDC 2024 was packed with announcements about iOS 18, its upcoming version of the iPhone operating system, which introduces a host of new features. Among the highlights are a set of customization options, such as being able to arrange apps and widgets on the Home Screen and customize buttons. Other features include new text effects, the ability to lock and hide apps, new ways to manage your Mail inbox, the introduction of iMessages over satellite, a significant redesign of the Photos app and more.
You can get a test of many of these updates right now through the iOS 18 public beta, which just released, though you should keep all the caveats that come with beta software in mind.
Which devices support iOS 18?
You may be wondering if your iPhone supports the new update. The company says you can download iOS 18 on the following models:
iPhone 15iPhone 15 PlusiPhone 15 Pro iPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 14iPhone 14 PlusiPhone 14 ProiPhone 14 Pro MaxiPhone 13iPhone 13 mini iPhone 13 ProiPhone 13 Pro MaxiPhone 12 iPhone 12 mini iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 Pro MaxiPhone 11 iPhone 11 ProiPhone 11 Pro MaxiPhone XSiPhone XS Max iPhone XRiPhone SE (second generation or later)
When will iOS 18 be available to download?
The major release will be available this fall as a free software update. However, if you want to try out iOS 18 a little earlier, the public beta will be available to download next month at beta.apple.com.
It’s also important to note that some features won’t be available in certain countries, languages or devices. For instance, the Safari “Highlights” feature, which automatically detects relevant information, will only be available in English in the U.S. Meanwhile, the new live audio transcription capability in the Notes app can be accessed on iPhone 12 and later in English in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the U.K. and the U.S.
Which devices support Apple Intelligence?
Apple Intelligence is the company’s new generative AI offering, which will be integrated into most of Apple’s apps. It enables your iPhone to take certain actions, like help compose emails and respond to text messages with Smart Replies.
You’ll get the most out of the Apple Intelligence features with the iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max since they have the A17 Pro chip. It’ll also be available on iPad and Mac devices with M1 and later.
Apple Intelligence will be available in beta this fall.
This story was originally published June 11 and was updated to reflect that the iOS 18 public beta is live.
