Alongside the launch of the new iPhone 16 on the September iPhone occasion, Apple additionally revealed the supply of the much-awaited iOS 18 replace. The iOS 18 RC or Launch Candidate model additionally rolled out to builders and testers on the identical day. This is when you may start your iPhone to iOS 18.
When are you able to obtain and set up iOS 18?
Apple has focused for iOS 18 to be launched to all public customers on September 16, which is subsequent Monday. There isn’t a actual time of the given day, however much like the earlier main iOS updates, some customers in different areas would possibly obtain it as early as Sunday evening.
Beta customers may also choose to return to the steady and public iOS 18 by going to the Sofware replace part within the Settings.
iOS 18 brings new customizations on the house display screen and lock display screen, introducing darkish and tint stylings on the app icons. There may be an overhauled management middle as properly, which now permits you to reposition and resize widgets and shortcut buttons. The Images app was additionally redesigned, with a brand new manner to arrange images and albums.
Whereas Siri is receiving a makeover significantly when it comes to animation, the upgraded assistant capabilities, comparable to the flexibility to research display screen content material and cross-apps integration, will solely be obtainable on the iPhone 15 Professional (evaluate) duo.
As for supported units, iOS 18 is appropriate with the iPhone XR and iPhone XS, all the best way to the iPhone 15. However then once more, solely the iPhone 15 Professional and iPhone 15 Professional Max (evaluate) will obtain Apple Intelligence with generative AI options along with the iPhone 16 collection.
- iPhone XR
- iPhone XS / XS Max
- iPhone 11 collection
- iPhone SE 2nd gen.
- iPhone SE third gen.
- iPhone 12 collection
- iPhone 12 miniÂ
- iPhone 13 collection
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 14 collection
- iPhone 15 collection
Apple can be releasing the iOS 18 Launch Candidate to builders. Do be aware that every part ought to be much like the upcoming iOS 18 public model.
When are you able to get Apple Intelligence and AI options?
When you have the iPhone 15 Professional or any of the newer iPhone 16 fashions, Apple Intelligence is scheduled to be made obtainable with the iOS 18.1 replace. There is not any official launch window for the discharge of the firmware, nevertheless it’s estimated to ship someday in October.
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