The latest iPhone software version features greater customization power and even more Apple Intelligence features. Here’s what you should know about downloading it.
Apple announced significant updates for the iPhone with iOS 18 during its June WWDC event and a new iPhone 16 lineup in September. In addition to a customizable home screen, Control Center, and lock screen, iOS 18 gives users a Photos app overhaul, new Messages enhancements, a new Passwords app, and many artificial intelligence (AI) updates under Apple Intelligence to enhance app functionality.
While the official iOS 18 general release was months ago, Apple is beginning to roll out iOS 18.2 to users today, which includes new Apple Intelligence features, like Image Playground, Genmoji, and ChatGPT integrations. Additionally, users have already been able to download a public beta version that Apple released in July after the iOS 18 developer beta launch.
What you need: An iPhone running iOS 16.5 or later. Since not all iPhones are compatible with iOS 18, you’ll also need a model newer than the iPhone X.
1. Go to General in your iPhone Settings
Go to your iPhone’s Settings and select General.
2. Go to Software Update in Settings
Within General, tap on Software Update. This will show you if the iOS 18 update is available for you to download.
