Which Apple Devices Can Update to iOS 18.1?
Apple just released iOS 18.1, an update that brings a new feature called Apple Intelligence. This suite of AI-powered tools aims to improve apps like Photos, Siri, and Notes. The update works on iPhones starting from the iPhone X, but only newer models will have access to Apple Intelligence features.
How to Update to iOS 18.1
To update your iPhone to iOS 18.1, follow these steps:
- Open Settings on your iPhone.
- Tap on General, then select Software Update.
- Wait while your iPhone searches for the update.
- Tap Download and enter your passcode if prompted.
- Once the download is complete, your iPhone will restart to install iOS 18.1.
Keep in mind that, although many devices can install iOS 18.1, only certain models support Apple Intelligence features.
Which Devices Are Compatible with iOS 18.1?
Here’s a list of iPhones that can install iOS 18.1:
- iPhone Xr, Xs, Xs Max
- iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation)
- iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max
Which Devices Are Compatible with Apple Intelligence?
The advanced Apple Intelligence tools require specific hardware and are only available on:
- iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max and newer models
- iPad Pro and iPad Air with M1 or newer
- Macs with an M1 processor or newer
To use Apple Intelligence, your device language must be set to U.S. English.
How to Turn On Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1
Once iOS 18.1 is installed, you can enable Apple Intelligence with these steps:
- Open Settings and go to Apple Intelligence & Siri.
- In this menu, toggle Apple Intelligence to turn it on.
- Your iPhone will download the necessary AI models and optimize the system. This might take a few minutes, and you’ll get a notification once it’s ready.
Future Availability of Apple Intelligence
Right now, Apple Intelligence only works with U.S. English, but Apple plans to expand support to other English-speaking countries, like Canada, the UK, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, and South Africa, by December. A larger update is expected in April to include more languages like Spanish, French, German, Japanese, and Italian.
Also, Apple Intelligence is currently unavailable in the European Union and China due to local regulations.