iOS 18 will exclusively support these iPhone models.
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Apple is gearing up to unveil its latest operating system in June, which is expected to introduce AI-powered capabilities. However, not all iPhone models will be compatible with this iOS, as reported by the Daily Mail.
According to reports, iPhones manufactured before 2018, including those in the SE series and the 8 Plus model or earlier, will not receive the iOS upgrade. This is due to outdated hardware components with slower processors and less RAM that cannot support the advanced features of iOS 18.
iOS 18, touted as Apple’s “most significant” update yet, is anticipated to bring significant enhancements in language models and other AI technologies. The update was introduced alongside the unveiling of the iPhone XR and iPhone XS models in 2018, requiring smart devices to have an A12 Bionic chip to run it effectively.
Given that older models such as those equipped with the A11 Bionic chip (such as the iPhone X, 8, and 8 Plus) and the A10 Fusion chip (found in the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus) have slower processors, they will not be able to support iOS 18 efficiently.
Although Apple typically discontinues support for iPhone models unable to accommodate the latest iOS release, it will continue to support the seven and eight series this year.
If your iPhone is not a series 11 through 15 model, the second or third-generation SE, XR, XS, or XS Max, you can expect to lose access to iOS 18 and all future software updates.