TLDR
- Apple announced iOS 18 with AI enhancements for iPhone.
- iOS 18 will be available for iPhone models ranging from iPhone 11 to iPhone 16.
Key Elements
Just months ago, Apple announced iOS 18, the latest iteration of the smartphone software that includes enhanced AI integrations in Siri, generative AI capabilities in Photos and Messages, and updates to Health and Calculator apps. iOS 18 will be available for iPhone models ranging from iPhone 11 to iPhone 16. However, older devices like the iPhone X and iPhone 8 series are not supported. Apple typically releases its new operating systems for public beta access a few weeks after WWDC, and iOS 18 was released in mid-July. The software beta phase allows users to test developing software and offer feedback before the general release, which is expected in the fall. While many iPhone models support iOS 18, only the iPhone 15 Pro series and iPhone 16 series, as well as iPads and Macs with an M1 chip or later, will support Apple Intelligence, Apple’s AI features. The new iOS version will not support the iPhone X, iPhone 8, or earlier models, requiring iPhones with an A12 Bionic chip or newer for compatibility.