It is important to note that iOS 18 will feature an artificial intelligence-powered revamp of the iPhone operating system, called Apple Intelligence. At least some of these features will not be supported on older iPhone models.
iOS 18 Compatibility
iOS 18 will be compatible with the iPhone XR and, therefore, also with the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max models that use the same A12 Bionic chip, but older iPhone models will be left out. Here is the full compatibility list for iOS 18:
- 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)
- iPhone SE (3rd generation)
On the other hand, it should be noted that the Artificial Intelligence functions can only be used from an iPhone 15 Pro onwards.
Confirmation of compatibility with a wide range of iPhone models, from the iPhone XR to the most recent iPhone 15, is welcome news for many users. Furthermore, the introduction of Apple Intelligence promises to revolutionize daily use of these devices with new capabilities driven by artificial intelligence. The exclusion of some older models may disappoint some, but it underlines Apple’s commitment to innovation and continuous improvement of its operating systems. Don’t forget to follow our live coverage for all the details.
This is what iOS 18 will be like on our iPhone
Apple’s iOS 18 introduces significant app redesign and customization improvements. The new version allows you to change the color of the native application icons and redesign the home screen. Users can now distribute applications freely, leaving empty spaces, add new widgets and place rows of applications in the center of the screen, among other options.
The renewed control center is highly configurable: you can adjust the sizes of the buttons, add widgets and organize different control centers according to your use. For example, a main one for frequent adjustments such as brightness and sound, and other secondary ones for less used functions.
Another novelty is the possibility of changing the base color of the iPhone screens, allowing monochrome themes that unify the screen and icons in the same color, such as blue, green or red.
The native applications have also been redesigned. The Photos app includes filters for faster and smarter searches. Mail now allows you to filter and classify emails, and group all messages from the same sender into threads, making it easier to organize emails related to travel, reservations, flights, and tickets.
iMessage adds new reactions and the ability to send messages with visual effects and schedule sends. In addition, specific applications can be blocked, accessible only through Face ID, useful when borrowing the device. Wallet allows you to send money from one iPhone to another similar to AirDrop. Finally, reminders are now integrated into the Calendar app, a feature highly requested by users.
