Exactly a week after the “It's Glowtime" iPhone 16 series launch event, Apple rolled out the first stable build of iOS 18 for more than 25 different iPhone models and iPadOS 18 for over 10 different iPad models on Monday. First showcased at WWDC 2024, the iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 updates bring in new customisation features along with Apple Intelligence to select models. The iPhone SE 2 Gen 2 and the iPhone XS/XR are some of the oldest iPhones which are eligible for the iOS 18 update, similarly, the iPadOS 18 update is available for iPads as old as the 7th Gen iPad. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Express Techie (@expresstechie) While the update is available for a wide variety of iPhones and iPads, the feature set will vary from device to device, where the new AI features also known as Apple Intelligence would come to the iPhone 15 Pro series and the latest iPhone 16 series via a future iOS 18.1 software update and the iPads with the M series chip. iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, the latest software updates from Apple, enable users to completely customise their iPhones and iPads as per their preference, which includes the ability to change the app icon colour as per the wallpaper, the ability to place an app icon anywhere on the home screen, customisable quick settings or control centre, and more. While iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 have been available for developers and enthusiasts, this latest build is meant for all users, and it can be installed on any eligible iPhone and iPad without any issue. Users will have to back up their data and fully charge their iPhone or iPad before installing the update. Complete list of iPhones eligible for iOS 18 update: iPadOS 18 Compatible devices iPhone 16 iPhone 16 Plus iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Max iPhone 15 iPhone 15 Plus iPhone 15 Pro iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 14 iPhone 14 Plus iPhone 14 Pro iPhone 14 Pro Max iPhone 13 iPhone 13 mini iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone 12 iPhone 12 mini iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 Pro Max iPhone 11 iPhone 11 Pro iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone XS iPhone XS Max iPhone XR iPhone SE 3rd Gen iPhone SE 2nd Gen Complete list of iPads eligible for iPadOS 18 update: iPadOS 18 Compatible devices iPad iPad Mini iPad Air iPad Pro iPad (7th Gen) iPad mini (5th Gen) iPad Air (3rd Gen) iPad Pro 11-inch (1st Gen) iPad (8th Gen) iPad mini (6th Gen) iPad Air (4th Gen) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd Gen) iPad (9th Gen) iPad Air (5th Gen) iPad Pro M2 (11-inch) iPad (10th Gen) iPad Air M2 (11-inch) iPad Pro M2 (12.9-inch) iPad Air M2 (13-inch) iPad Pro M4 (11-inch) iPad Pro M4 (13-inch)
