iOS 18 now available to download in India on these iPhone models
iOS 18 began rolling out globally, including in India, by Apple on Monday. The new update for iPhone was first previewed at the 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, with various developer and public beta updates rolling out in the weeks that followed. It’s available to download now for iPhone users in India, bringing system-wide improvements including new ways to customize Home and Lock screens, redesigned apps, and more. Apple will bring features powered by Apple Intelligence — the company’s suite of artificial intelligence (AI) tools — to supported iPhone models next month.
iOS 18 Update: How to Download
In a newsroom post, Apple announced that iOS 18 is now available to download globally, including India. It can be installed by following these steps:
- Open Settings on your iPhone
- Navigate to the General tab to find the Software update option
- The iPhone automatically checks for updates
- Tap on the Download and install option, read and agree to the terms and conditions
- iOS 18 will then be downloaded and installed on your iPhone
iOS 18 Update: Eligible Devices
Apple says that all iPhone models that have received the iOS 18 developer and public beta updates are eligible for the iOS 18 public release. This includes Apple’s newest flagships like the iPhone 15 Pro Max, as well as older models like the iPhone XR. The iPhone 16 series, which goes on sale on September 20, will also ship with the new iOS 18 update. The full list of devices includes:
- iPhone 16 series
- iPhone 15 series
- iPhone 14 series
- iPhone SE (2022)
- iPhone 13 series
- iPhone 12 series
- iPhone 11 series
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XR
- iPhone SE (2020)
iOS 18: Is Apple Intelligence Included?
While iOS 18 is available to download now, Apple Intelligence won’t be included in the update. The Cupertino-based tech giant heavily touted its new AI suite during its WWDC 2024 event, as well as alongside the new iPhone 16 models. However, features like writing tools, object removal tools, and web page summaries won’t arrive until next month with the iOS 18.1 update. Meanwhile, some of the most anticipated features, like the new generative AI-powered Image Playground, will roll out to users later next year.
