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Incidentally, if youre expecting to findApple Intelligence featuresin the launch version of iOS 18, think again.
In this guide, were focusing on the launch version of iOS 18 specifically.
Follow these steps to find the ‘Upgrade to iOS 18’ button
Below, we’ve detailed the full list of iOS 18-compatible iPhones.
For more information, including confirmed iPadOS 18 compatibility, check out our dedicatediOS 18 and iPadOS 18 compatibilityexplainer.
If iOS 18 is available, youll see aniOS 18 update messageat the bottom of the screen.
Follow these steps to find the ‘Upgrade to iOS 18’ button
TapDownload and Install, thenenter your passcode.
Next,agree to the Terms and Conditions, andwait for iOS 18 to install.
Incidentally, youll likely need between 5GB and 10GB of free storage space to download iOS 18.
Follow these steps to find the ‘Upgrade to iOS 18’ button
To check your iPhones current storage situation, go toSettings > General > iPhone storage.
Control Center upgrades
Like the Home Screen, Control Center also gets a makeover in iOS 18.
Or rather, youre now free to give it one.
Redesigned Photos app
iOS 18 introduces the biggest-ever redesign of the Photos app.
Apple says this reduces the risk of database corruption or issues with third-party apps.
Messages upgrades
iOS 18 brings some major changes to the way you message on iPhone.
A dedicated Passwords app
iOS 18 also launches with a new, built-in iPhone app: Passwords.
Nice work, Apple!
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