The much-anticipated release of iOS 18 may invite uncertainty amid iPhone enthusiasts due to potential device compatibility issues. Anticipation mingles with anxiety as Apple remains silent on the devices compatible with the new update.
Currently, Apple has confirmed that devices with the previous iOS 17 update will support iOS 18. This list encompasses a broad array of iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch models. The new update promises to enhance the user experience with better control, improved privacy, and customization.
Starting with the iPhone SE (second generation), several models are compatible with iOS 18. Unfortunately, owners of older models, including the iPhone 8 and X, will miss out on the update due to hardware limitations. Furthermore, the Apple Intelligence beta is expected to be exclusively compatible with premium 2023 models (iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max) and the forthcoming iPhone 16 series.
iOS 18 boasts a myriad of updates such as secure storage for passwords, an overhauled iMessage experience, and an organized Photos library.
iOS 18 update: anticipation and issues
Additionally, the widely used Maps app now boasts detailed city views, and the Health app incorporates mindfulness tips and sleep tracking. Apple has also made improvements to the Weather and Wallet apps alongside introducing a real-time translation feature.
Besides these features, the iOS 18 update will refine core applications such as Maps, Safari, and Calendar. Not to mention, FaceTime and Messages will also undergo significant enhancements to foster better communication. The Maps app will offer an immersive 3D city driving experience; the Safari browser will receive a design update to make browsing faster and more private; the Calendar app will allow users to set more precise schedules and share events seamlessly.
The FaceTime and Messages applications will also experience changes to offer a more engaging user experience. FaceTime will support spatial audio and voice isolation and the message application will feature easier media sharing.
Apart from the primary changes, the new update will introduce new widgets, an improved FaceTime with spatial audio support, and better organization of the app library. Users can also anticipate an advanced ‘Focus’ tool for better notification management and an enriched Apple Maps experience with detailed 3D city views.
In terms of privacy, iOS 18 steps up with a privacy report feature detailing how apps use user data. An added ‘Mail Privacy Protection’ feature also ensures that senders don’t track email activity, thus advancing security measures.
In a nutshell, with iOS 18, iPhone users can anticipate a significant upgrade in experience, functioning, and customization – achieving an enhanced and more intuitive tech journey across all Apple devices.
