iOS 18 will only come to these iPhones and iPads
- iOS 18 will be compatible with every iPhone after the 2nd gen SE
- The new update finally introduces the calculator for iPad
- It also introduces several AI features
Published on Jun 11, 2024 at 7:28 AM (UTC-4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jun 11, 2024 at 11:55 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
Apple finally released the long-awaited iOS 18 update, which comes with a lot of features everyone expected, and a few that caught people by surprise.
But, this is a bit of a moot point to people who don’t own the ‘correct’ iPhone or iPad.
The good news is the list of compatible devices is pretty long.
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The first thing we need to point out about the update is it does offer some AI features.
But of course, Apple always does things a certain type of way.
This explains why every other company is talking about AI, as in artificial intelligence, but Apple actually uses the acronym AI for Apple Intelligence.
That’s the most Apple thing we’ve heard today.
The list of compatible devices is extensive, but not infinite
Apple users who own any iPhone after the second generation SE will be able to update their smartphone to iOS 18.
The new update is compatible with every iPhone 15, 14, 13, 12, and 11 model, as well as with the Xs, Xr, and SE, but only the second and third generation, not the first one.
Things aren’t as rosy when it comes to iPads.
In order to update to iOS 18, you’ll need an iPad Pro from 2018 or later, or if it’s an iPad Air or Mini, then it’s only for those who own a model from 2019 or later.
Apple iOS 18 finally answers the question iPad users have been asking
Why doesn’t the iPad have a calculator?
Apple iPad users have been asking the same question for ages because it still didn’t have one.
Until now.
Apple regularly adds features that Android users have had for years, but this time the company has done things a bit differently.
With the new update, iPads will finally have a calculator, but it’s not a ‘normal’ calculator because it comes with a clever AI feature.
You can handwrite equations on the screen (with the Apple Pencil), and the iPad will understand what you wrote, solve the equation, and provide the answer matching your handwriting.
It supports variables, and if you change the equation, the iPad will understand and update the answer accordingly.
And a few more things
iOS 18 will finally allow users to switch between different themes to have the icons match the wallpaper.
More importantly, and again this is something else Android users could already do, iOS 18 will allow users to freely move icons on the screen.
Obviously, this is something Android users have been doing for years, but we all know Apple’s MO, don’t we?
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
