Apple unveiled the next version of the company’s iPhone operating system, iOS 18, at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June. Since announcing iOS 18, the Cupertino-based company has released several beta versions, including a public beta in July.
The betas introduced several new features, including an improved Notes app, distraction control in Safari, and a reconfigured Photos app.
However, for those who do not want to participate in the beta and are waiting for the full, official iOS 18, the crucial question is when Apple will release the update to the general public.
Based on previous releases, we expect Apple to launch iOS 18 within a week of the company’s Glowtime event on September 9, where the company is expected to unveil the new iPhone 16 lineup, the Apple Watch 10 and Watch Ultra 3, and at least two new AirPods.
Read on to get a more accurate estimate.
Glowtime Event
Apple’s Glowtime event starts on Monday, September 9, starting at 10:00 a.m. PT/1:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. BST.
Here’s how to watch the Apple event live stream.
Devices supported by iOS 18
- iPhone15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone14
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone13
- iPhone 13 mini
- iPhone 13 Pro
- iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone12
- iPhone 12 mini
- iPhone 12 Pro
- iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone11
- iPhone 11 Pro
- iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone8
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone 11 Pro
- (2nd generation or higher)
When Apple releases iOS 18, it will be supported on many devices. However, not every iPhone will get the new iOS 18 features. One important one would be Apple Intelligence, which will only be available on the iPhone 16 series and the current iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
When will Apple release iOS 18?
Apple does not usually announce when the latest iOS updates will be released.
However, in recent years, the company has generally released its iOS updates within seven days of the iPhone event. For the past three years, the latest iOS version has been released within six days of the iPhone event.
Since Apple has postponed the release of this year’s iPhone 16 from its usual Tuesday date to a Monday, we can expect iOS 18 to be released later this week.
You’ll likely see iOS 18 on supported iPhones on Monday, September 16. If they get impatient and release it sooner, we might see it on Friday, September 13, although that’s an ominous date. So we’ll stick with Monday.
For more information on Apple’s new iPhone 16 lineup and what’s new in iOS 18, check back with Tom’s Guide on Monday, September 9, as we follow all of Apple’s announcements and new products.
