Apple announced significant updates for the iPhone with iOS 18 during its June WWDC event and a new iPhone 16 lineup just last week. In addition to a customizable home screen, Control Center, and lock screen, iOS 18 will give users a Photos app overhaul, new Messages enhancements, a new Passwords app, and many artificial intelligence (AI) updates under Apple Intelligence to enhance app functionality.
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While the official iOS 18 general release is today, users have already been able to download a public beta version that Apple released in July after the iOS 18 developer beta launch.
How to install iOS 18
What you need: An iPhone running iOS 16.5 or later. Since not all iPhones are compatible with iOS 18, you’ll also need a model newer than the iPhone X.
Go to your iPhone’s Settings and select General.
FAQs
When is Apple Intelligence coming out?
Apple Intelligence, featuring the company’s AI tools, will begin to roll out for compatible iPhones over the next few weeks, with more features to join in the coming months. This slew of AI features will be available on the iPhone 16 lineup and the iPhones 15 Pro and Pro Max.