Apple Officially Unveils iOS 18 With AI Powered Features At WWDC 2024; Check Out The List Of Compatible Devices

At the World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 event held on 10 June, Apple officially unveiled its next version of iOS- iOS 18. This latest version arrives with AI features, more customization options, a redesign of the Photos app, and much more.

In this article, we are going to share with you key features, compatible devices, and availability details of iOS 18,

iOS 18

Key Features

Apple Intelligence (A17 Pro Powered iPhones Only)

• Integrated AI system across iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia
• Writing tools for rewriting, proofreading and summarizing text
• Image Playground for creating animated, illustrated or sketched images
• Clean up tool in Photos to remove distracting objects
• Enhanced Siri with natural, contextually relevant responses

Home Screen And Customization

• Arrange apps and widgets in any open space
• New looks for app icons widgets- dark, tinted effects and larger sizes

Control Center

• Redesigned for easier access to frequently used controls
• Customizable with third party app controls

Photos App

• Single, unified view for all photos
• New collections and a carousel view for highlights
• Autoplaying content for a more dynamic experience

Mail

• Categorizes emails into Primary, Transactions, Updates and Promotions
• New Digest View for Quick Scanning of Emails from business

Safari

• Highlights feature surfaces key webpage information
• Redesigned Reader mode with summaries and table of contents

Password App

• Consolidates passwords, passkeys, Wi-Fi passwords and verification codes
• Alerts for weak, reused or leaked passwords

Privacy Features

• Lock and Hide apps with Face Id, Touch Id or passcode
• Share only specific contacts with apps
• Improved privacy for connecting third- party accessories

Health and Safety

• Redesigned Medical ID for easier access in emergencies
• Pregnancy related data management and recommendations
• Emergency SOS Live Video for sharing context during emergency calls

Additional Features

• Offline custom walking routes and hikes in Apple Maps
• Game Mode for consistent frame rates and responsive accessories
• Enhanced Apple Pay with rewards redemption and installment options
• SharePlay for shared music control across devices
• AirPods updates for better call quality and personalized spatial audio
• Math Notes in the Notes app for instant equation solving
• Improved Calendar app integrating tasks from reminders
• Guest access in the Home app with hands free unlock
• Accessibility updates like Eye tracking, Music Haptics and Vocal Shortcuts.
• Journal widget is now available for users to quickly start an entry from the Home screen or Lock screen, audio recordings are automatically transcribed and users can export and print journal entries

List Of iOS 18 Compatible Devices

• iPhone 15 series
• iPhone 14 series
• iPhone 13 series
• iPhone 12 series
• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro
• iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone XR
• iPhone XS, XS Max
• iPhone SE 2^nd Gen
• iPhone SE 3^rd Gen

Availability Of iOS 18

The developer beta of iOS 18 is available through the Apple Developer Program at developer.apple.com and a public beta will be available through the Apple Beta Software Program next month at beta.apple.com. iOS 18 will be available this fall as a free software update for iPhone Xs and later.