Apple’s upcoming event is eagerly awaited in the technology world. With the official introduction of the iPhone 16 series, the new iOS 18 operating system will also be on the stage. However, with every new iOS version, some older iPhone models may be excluded from the support list. This is a major concern, especially for users with older devices. If you are not planning to upgrade to the iPhone 16 series, it becomes critical to find out whether your current iPhone model supports iOS 18.
Every year when Apple releases a new version of iOS, some older devices are left out of the update. Last year, the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X were among the devices that were not able to receive iOS 17. This left users of these devices without some new features. It is a matter of curiosity whether a similar scenario will happen for iOS 18.
List of devices compatible with iOS 18
According to Apple’s statements, devices that supported iOS 17 last year will receive the iOS 18 update this year. This can be considered good news, especially for models released in 2018 and later. However, iPhone models from 2017 and earlier will not receive this update. Here are the iPhone models that will support iOS 18:
- iPhone SE (2nd generation and later models)
- iPhone XR
- iPhone XS and XS Max
- iPhone 11 Series (iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max)
- iPhone 12 Series (iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max)
- iPhone 13 Series (iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max)
- iPhone 14 Series (iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max)
- iPhone 15 Series (iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max)
Looking at this list, it becomes clear that models such as the iPhone 8 and iPhone X will not receive the update this year either. These devices, which were released in 2017, will be deprived of the new features brought by iOS 18. Apple may be aiming to direct users to new models by ending software support for older devices, but this situation creates a disadvantage for some users. Especially considering the security patches and new features that come with updates, it once again emphasizes how important it is for older devices to stay up to date.
With the introduction of iOS 18, some innovations announced by Apple at the WWDC 2024 event will also attract the attention of users. In particular, new privacy features, updated messaging applications, and improved Siri features are among the innovations highlighted in iOS 18. However, to fully benefit from these innovations, your device will need to support this new operating system. The fact that older devices do not receive updates means that these features will only be offered to new device users.
In addition, Apple’s new artificial intelligence-based feature called Apple Intelligence is also drawing attention. However, this feature is designed to work only on the latest iPhone models. Users who want to experience the beta version of Apple Intelligence must have an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max. This means that users with older devices will not be able to benefit from this innovation. It is thought that the iPhone 16 series will be fully compatible with these new features.
Apple’s new iOS 18 and iPhone 16 series will offer a number of innovations and features for users, but the fact that older devices cannot receive the update may make users of these devices think about switching to new models. Considering the list of devices compatible with iOS 18, it may be time for users who want to stay up to date to update their devices. However, it is certain that new models such as the iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 series will fully support these features.
Apple will officially introduce its new operating system update and iPhone 16 series at an event on September 9. This event will be important in terms of seeing Apple’s future technological trends and the innovations it offers to its users. Details will be on Teknoblog as soon as possible.