Apple releases iOS 18 to all iPhone users, Making iPhone more personal, capable, intelligent and secured then ever.

Apple - releases iOS 18 on September 16, 2024 to all iPhone users and, also upgrade other Apple devices watch OS 11, Mac OS sequoia, iPad 18. Apple has already announced at the companies developer conference WWDC in June 2024 about iOS 18 and it's new added features like customisation in home screen, compose an iMessage to send later, upgradation in safari browser, Apple intelligence and many more.

When iOS 18 available to all iPhone users?

As apple released iOS 18 on September 16, 2024 to all iPhone users which usually start downloads for iOS iPad OS watch voice and Mac OS updates start at about 6:00 p.m. UK time. Unlike Android, all Apple devices are eligible to download and install the iOS 18 updates and get all the latest features associated with it.

Which Apple devices can get iOS 18?

Apple had announced on its official website apple.com that all iPhone from iPhone XS on newer can get updates and install iOS 18. Apart from iPhones, 2018 iPad Pro, 2019 iPad Air, iPad mini 5th generation or iPad 6th generation and newer can install iPad OS 18. Now, all Apple watches Series 6 can get latest update and install watch OS 11.

Further, 2020's MacBook Air,Macbook Pros, Mac mini, 2019's iMac,2022's Mac studios, 2017's iMac Pro and 2019's Mac Pro or letter version can install Mac OS can I install all the latest updates.

How to install iOS 18 in Apple devices?

As the latest updates from Apple, iOS 18 is freely available to all Apple users. At first open the setting App on an iPhone or iPad and then go to General > Software Update. Now, verify the latest update available to install, then tap to install. It will reboot the device to start installation.

Similarly, as above apples watch OS 11 requires an iPhone updated with iOS 18 first. Apple watch OS 11 will get latest update by opening the watch app on the latest updated iPhone then go General > Software Update for start installation. Here all apple watch users must be keep his/ her apple watch on its charger till the completion of updates.

Apples Mac's also get updated by system setting > General > Software Update to get latest updates and installation of iOS 18.

All latest features of Apple's iOS 18.

iPhone Home Screen icon, widget's and Control Centre customisation

Apple has provided users to customise home screen by placing icon and wizards on iPhone in any of his or her choices of patterns. Apple also provided users to make app icons larger in size and appear into different coloured like light, dark etc.

In iOS 18, control Centre has come with many changes in which iPhone users can customise control centre in more personalized with powerful groups of control as favourite, media playback, home control and connectivity, and new control gallery featuring options from third party apps. So, iPhone users can customise one page specially dedicated to music or another page other particular type smart home control which can be easily available just a swipe away.

Apple has provided iPhone user for the first time, to change the controls on the lock screen more than entirely and users from the Action button.

What's the major changes of photo apps in iOS 18?

The photo apps comes with major overhauled personalized changes in iOS 18 by simplified layout. Apple's on-device intelligence can automatically organise library and categorise different types of photos collections like recent day, parties, trips , office work etc. In iOS 18, iPhone users can personalized experience by creating their own collections of photos or album for quick access with more customisation layout which reflect most important to enjoy their memories than spent less time for searching it.

What's the new features of messaging apps in iOS 18?

Apple have added RCS support to messages app  for rich media and more reliable group messaging and it will empower the iPhone user to connect with their love one's by formatting option like bold, italic word, phrases , emojis and stickers etc. Now, iPhone users can compose an iMessages and send it at a later date which is very handy for sending like birthday greeting.

What's the new feature of Safari browser in iOS 18?

As the Apple has already announced about world's fastest browser Safari and with iOS 18, it offers highlights intelligently categorization of information like locations address, movie, TV shows, providing a summary or table of content for longer article to help the readers.

Apple's browser Safari's Distraction control feature, users can stock or hide irritating ads or elements and items on a web page such as banner or content overlay within a website for a present session only i.e. not permanently.

What's the new feature of Notes, Passwords and Map apps in iOS 18?

Notes app in iOS 18: In iPhone, the Phone apps provide the iPhone users to record and transcripts are save to the Notes app, which allowing the users to quickly search and review the calls in the past.

New Passwords apps in iOS 18: Apple's new password app built on the foundation of Keychain, whistle as a password or credential manager in iOS 18 devices. It will provide the iPhone use to save all their credential along with end-to-end encryption and seamless sink across Apple's devices.

Apple Map apps in iOS 18: Apple user can and saved topographical maps and create their personalised custom walking routes , favourite national park hikes and they can access offline.

Apple's Siri and ChatGPT integration in iOS 18

Apple intelligence have deeply integrated in iOS 18, Siri has come with more advanced version, becoming more natural and personalize. Apple users can use Siri either in text or voice communication anywhere.

Further, it is also a important to mention here that ChatGPT is integrated with Siri in Apple's platform which is a big shot in the arm for the iPhone users.

Apple's Additional features in iOS 18:

A. Apple Pay: iPhone users can pay with apple pay including redeem rewards and getting instalment from eligible credit or debit cards

B. Apple Cash: iPhone users can send or receive Apple cash by just holding the two iPhone device together and use anywhere like real money.

C. Apple Wallet: iPhone users can get many he went information from Apple violet like apple music playlist, stadium details and many more.

D. Apple Music: Apple music with Share Play. Can I love you sir to control the music play from Apple TV, HomePod or any Bluetooth speaker.

E. Emergency SMS live video: Apple's iOS 18 updates provide iPhone users facility to send streaming video and recorded media in emergency call or share this video and audio media from the camera. This features making making it easier for iPhone users to getting help faster.

Apart from above, Apple's iOS 18 I provided many updates in various apps like Health app, Calendar, Journal, Notes app, Home app, AirPods experience and Accessibility updates.

Note: Apple Intelligence features and categorization of emails are not available in September update of Apple devices. The first set of Apple intelligence features will be available probably next month and categorization of mails facility will be available later this year.