iOS 18: new features, compatible devices, and everything you need to know

Apple debuted iOS 18 at WWDC 2024, and the highly anticipated software update is now available to download on all iOS 18-compatible devices.

Now in its third iteration (known officially as iOS 18.2), iOS 18 brings significant upgrades to core iPhone apps including Mail, Messages, Photos, Maps, and Wallet, while entirely new AI tools can be found on the best iPhones (i.e. the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the iPhone 16 line) via the Apple Intelligence feature suite.

Below, we've detailed the iOS 18 release date(s), key iOS 18 features, and a list of iOS-compatible compatible devices. Interested in taking it for a spin? Here's how to download iOS 18 if you haven't already.

Cut to the chase

• What is it? The latest major iOS release
• When did it come out? September 16, 2024
• How much does it ...