iOS 18 is Apple's latest major iOS release for iPhones, unveiled at WWDC 2024 on June 10th and launched publicly on September 16th, 2024. It succeeds iOS 17 and was announced alongside other Apple OS updates, including iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, and tvOS 18. It is available as a free software update for compatible devices.
2022: Tim Cook's response to RCS compatibility question
In 2022, Tim Cook suggested switching to an iPhone to use iMessage when questioned about RCS compatibility with Android, jokingly telling a user to "Buy your mom an iPhone." This quote was later cited in an anti-trust lawsuit against Apple Inc.
June 10, 2024: iOS 18 Announcement at WWDC 2024
On June 10, 2024, iOS 18 was announced at the 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).
September 16, 2024: Public Release of iOS 18
On September 16, 2024, iOS 18 was publicly released as a free software update for supported iOS devices.
2025: iOS 18.5 Release with Pride Wallpaper and Security Fixes
In 2025, Apple introduced the 2025 Pride wallpaper with iOS 18.5. This update also included fixes for several security vulnerabilities.
2025: End of support for iPhone XS/XS Max and iPhone XR
In 2025, iOS 18 was the final version of iOS to support the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR, as its successor, iOS 26, dropped support for these models.
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