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iOS 18 Release Date Today: Apple has finally rolled out the iOS 18 update to eligible iPhones in India and around the world. The new iOS 18 update has brought a variety of enhancements including a new revamped Photos App along with the new control centre, personalisation options and much more. Here are all the details about the iOS 18 iPhones, features, supported devices and other details.

iOS 18 Release Date Today: Features

1. Control Panel: Apple has finally introduced a new bigger control panel which can be customised as per the user requirements. The users can add different shortcuts in order to make access easy.

2. Customise Your Home Screen: Now you will be able to move the home screen icons and place them wherever you want to. The user can also make use of the dark mode and tint the icons as per their choice.

3. Photos App: Apple with iOS 18 has introduced the new Photos app for users where they can find their images, videos and other media files easily. The users will also be able to use the Clean Up tool to remove unwanted objects from the images.

4. Messages: iOS 18 finally brings the RCS support along with text effects, and schedule messages with the new Send Later feature. The Mail application also brings features like categorised inboxes and time-sensitive tools.

5. Game Mode: Apple has finally introduced a dedicated game mode with improved responses, and frame rates along with Siri interactions, voice isolation, and personalised spatial audio.

6. Call Recording And Password App: The iPhone users will now be able to record the calls. Apple will also roll out a new AI-powered transcription feature later. Additionally, Apple has finally introduced a Password protector for the applications.

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iOS 18 Release Date Today: How To Download

Make sure that you have ample space and over 50 per cent battery while updating the iPhone to iOS 18 update. Here are the steps to download iOS 18:

1. Go to the iPhone Settings and choose General
2. Now search for the Software Update option and tap to enter
3. You will see the iOS 18 update available on the screen.
4. Hit the download button and follow the prompts.

You may see a few restarts and password prompts as well.

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iOS 18 Release Date Today Supported Devices: iOS 18 iPhones

The iOS 18 update will be available to select devices including the: (Below are the iOS18 iPhones)

iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR
iPhone SE (2nd generation or later)

iOS 18 Release Date And Time In India:

As promised, Apple has finally rolled out the iOS 18 update in India on September 16 during late hours. Apple will be rolling out the Apple Intelligence features with the iOS 18.1 update. Stay Tuned with Jagran English for the iOS 18 updates and Apple Intelligence feature rollout.