Apple recently announced the upcoming release of iOS 18, the latest version of its operating system for iPhones. While this news brings excitement and anticipation, it also comes with some exclusivity. Not all iPhones will be eligible for the iOS 18 upgrade, leaving older devices behind.
The iPhone 8, 8 Plus, and iPhone X, which were launched in 2017, will miss out on the new features and improvements. This means that the iPhone XS, XS Max, XR, and SE will be the oldest devices eligible for iOS 18 when it becomes available later this year.
However, it’s important to note that not all features will be available on these older devices.
Significant Additions
Every smartphone eligible for iOS 18 will receive some significant additions. These include AI capabilities with Apple Intelligence, a redesigned Control Center, an improved Siri, and enhanced privacy features.
However, certain features will be reserved for newer iPhones. For instance, advanced augmented reality applications and specific improvements to the camera system and computational photography will be exclusive to newer models.
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List of iPhones Eligible for iOS 18
If you are still holding onto an iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, or iPhone X, you will not be able to update to iOS 18. To install the new operating system, the minimum requirements are that your iPhone must have an A12 Bionic chip and newer. If you have an iPhone with an A11 Bionic chip and older, you’re out of luck unfortunately
The list of iPhones Eligible for iOS 18 includes:
- 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)
It’s important to note that the specific features available on each iPhone model may vary depending on the device’s hardware capabilities and the region in which it is used.
Apple recommends checking the iOS 18 Feature Availability website for more detailed information on supported features for your specific iPhone model and region.
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