A series of new breakthroughs on iOS 18 and a list of 24 older iPhones updated to iOS 18

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1. List of iPhones upgraded to iOS 18

Apple has officially announced the list of older iPhone models upgraded to iOS 18 operating system, including the following 24 iPhone lines:

• iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15
• iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14
• iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini
• iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini
• iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11
• iPhone XS Max, iPhone Xs, iPhone XR
• iPhone SE 3 (2022), iPhone SE 2 (2020)

Thus, iPhone Including iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8 will not be upgraded to iOS 18 operating system.

2. What’s new in the iOS 18 operating system?

Apple brings many differences to the iOS 18 operating system with the extensive application of Apple Intelligence – artificial intelligence developed by Apple. Specifically, outstanding new features equipped on iOS 18 include:

2.1 iOS 18 offers flexible interface customization

The iOS 18 operating system allows users to customize the interface most flexibly ever, specifically:

• Change tools at the bottom of the lock screen: Instead of being fixed to the flashlight and camera, users can now choose which applications to display on the lock screen or delete all control tools on the screen lock up
• Change the position of application icons on the home screen dynamically (even when creating space between icons), and change the size of application icons flexibly.
• Synchronize the color of the entire app icon (instead of the original app color)
• The control center has been redesigned, and allows users to bring frequently used applications to the control center to ensure faster and easier access.

2.2 Change the interface and update improvements for Photo Album, iMessage and Mail

The iOS 18 operating system brings “spectacular” changes to the interface as well as features in the Photos, iMessage and Mail applications, helping users interact flexibly, as well as bring many conveniences. than when used. However, these new updates are considered to make iOS more and more like Android.

2.3 Enhance privacy with iOS 18 operating system

With the iOS 18 operating system, users can increase the security of a certain application by adding it to the list of locked applications (requiring a password or Face ID to confirm access). Then application notifications and locked application icons will not appear on the system, but will be protected separately in the Locked Application Folder.

In addition, the appearance of the new Password Application will help you store all access information and passwords of applications so that you no longer have to remember or forget. At the same time, a new feature in iOS 18 is the management of data that can be shared with third-party devices without sharing all, enhancing personal data security.

2.4 Adding Game Mode on iOS 18

With the iOS 18 operating system, iPhone users will also enjoy Game Mode – a space that optimizes the interface as well as the power of performance to bring the best gaming performance. This is a feature that has been available for a long time on many Android phones.

2.5 Allow call recording and conversion into text

The iOS 18 operating system on iPhone also allows call recording (with notification to participants), and has the ability to convert conversations into text so users can listen back or review them. summarize the content of the conversation.

Besides the main updates above, iOS 18 also brings many new utilities:

• Apple Intelligence changes and supports user tasks more intelligently
• Safari has been improved to increase performance for precise searches
• Apple Pay Wallet allows the Airdrop feature to transfer funds
• Experience smarter AirPods
• The map application has also been updated with many new features
• Allows sending iMessage messages via satellite (restricted in some countries).

Along with that, there are a series of other updates within the system to make iPhone users’ use more convenient and smarter.

3. When will it be updated to iOS 18?

Although it has been introduced, iOS 18 is currently in beta – a test version for developers. The iOS 18 Beta Developer version is now ready for app developers to download.

For common users, iOS 18 will officially be updated widely from September 2024, along with the launch of iPhone 16. Therefore, in our opinion, users should wait until the release date. officially launched because the beta version will have many unfinished points, and when downloaded, it may affect the device’s system.