Apple held its Annual Developers Conference (WWDC 2024), an event that, like every year, generates high expectations among technology enthusiasts and software developers.
One of the most relevant news items in this edition was the official presentation of iOS 18, the next major update to the iPhone operating system, which promises to bring a series of significant innovations, especially in the area of artificial intelligence.
Neverthelesshas given rise to a series of debates about Apple’s strategy regarding compatibilityand availability of its new features.
Apple has reported that not all iPhone models will be able to support iOS 18 in its entirety. The company has announced that the full update will only be available for a select group of devices., generating both enthusiasm and frustration among its users. These are the compatible devices:
- iPhone 11.
- iPhone 11 Pro.
- iPhone 11 Pro Max.
- iPhone SE (2nd gen. – 2020).
- iPhone 12 mini.
- iPhone 12.
- iPhone 12 Pro.
- iPhone 12 Pro Max.
- iPhone 13 mini.
- iPhone 13.
- iPhone 13 Pro.
- iPhone 13 Pro Max.
- iPhone SE (3rd gen. – 2022).
- iPhone 14.
- iPhone 14 Plus.
- iPhone 14 Pro.
- iPhone 14 Pro Max.
- iPhone 15.
- iPhone 15 Plus.
- iPhone 15 Pro.
- iPhone 15 Pro Max.
While owners of recent models are looking forward to taking full advantage of the new capabilities, other users are disappointed to see their devices excluded from these improvements.
For those users who want to know if their devices will be compatible with iOS 18, Apple has provided a detailed list of models that will be eligible for the full update.
Users are advised to review this list to check compatibility and determine if they will be able to enjoy all the new features that iOS 18 offers. Those with older models may not be eligible for the update in its entirety, accessing only limited versions of the new features.
One of the main innovations incorporated in iOS 18 is Apple Intelligence, an advanced artificial intelligence created by Apple that aims to significantly improve the performance of Siri, Apple’s virtual assistant.
With this update, Siri will be able to offer faster and more accurate responsesas well as understanding complex commands more efficiently.
However, this improvement in Siri performance requires devices with advanced hardware, specifically a next-generation chip and a minimum of 8 GB of RAM.
This limits the availability of Apple Intelligence to newer models, including the iPhone 16 line, which has sparked criticism among users of older devices.
Likewise, another of the notable features of iOS 18 is a tool designed to better manage and protect device batteries.
This feature will help extend the life of your batteries by optimizing charging and discharging patterns.an especially important feature for users who want to extend the usage time of their devices before requiring a battery replacement.
However, this tool will also be reserved exclusively for ‘Pro’ models, continuing Apple’s trend of restricting certain functionalities to higher-end devices.
In addition to these innovations, iOS 18 places special emphasis on user security and privacy. Apple has introduced new privacy controls that will allow users to have greater control over the data shared with apps.
The company emphasizes its continued commitment to protecting its users’ personal information, a feature they say has become a fundamental pillar of their market strategy in recent years.
