iOS 18 Release Date: Apple has previously confirmed the iOS 18 release date for iPhone users. According to the official statement, the release date for iOS 18 is September 16. iOS 18 will have a slew of new features, including home screen customising, messaging, app lock, a reworked control centre, and much more. While Apple typically encourages customers to keep their iPhones up to date, consumers can stay on iOS 17 for a few more days because the company will release the iOS 17.7 update with security updates in the coming days.

iOS 17.7 Update Release Date Soon:

According to a report by 9To5Mac, Apple has introduced the new iOS 17.7 RC to the developers and public testers. It reportedly comes with security patches and bug fixes for users who have an iOS 17 update. Further, the report suggested that the company will roll out iOS 17.7 before the iOS 18 release.

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It's possible that many iPhone owners choose not to install new big iOS updates right away in order to avoid bugs and compatibility difficulties with critical applications. So, the iOS 17 update is critical for a small number of customers who plan to upgrade to iOS 18 in the future.

According to the report , iPhone owners would be able to see both updates in Settings. Users will be able to see both the iOS 17 and iOS 18 updates. Users can select whichever update they want.

Meanwhile, Apple has revealed that all Apple Intelligence capabilities would be available with the iOS 18.1 release, not iOS 18. However, not all features will be included in the iOS 18.1 update, and they will be introduced gradually. We'll have to see how Apple plans to implement the much-anticipated AI features.