iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15 and More Get Release Dates (Eligible Devices List)

 

On Monday afternoon (10), Apple held the "Time to shine" event, which highlighted the announcements of the new iPhone 16 line , as well as the new Apple Watch Series 10 and the new AirPods 4. As expected, the arrival of a new line of iPhones comes accompanied by updates to the brand's operating systems, and if you were looking forward to trying out the new features announced at WWDC 2024, you can celebrate, as Apple has announced that the new iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 will be released on September 16.

Starting next Monday (16-Sep), users of Apple products will be able to download the new operating systems from the Cupertino giant, including iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia 15, watchOS 11, visionOS 2 and tvOS 18, as well as the HomePod 18 software. Along with the release date, Apple revealed that iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 will be released in mid-October.

Below, you'll find all of the phones, tablets, laptops, desktops, smartwatches, and streaming devices that are eligible to update to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia, watchOS 11 , and tvOS 18 , as well as the specific models that will support Apple Intelligence features.

visionOS 2 is not included in the following list, since the only mixed reality device from the brand is the Apple Vision Pro, released in early 2024. Therefore, this is the only product compatible with the new version of the software. Without further ado, check out all the models compatible with the upcoming updates.

iOS 18

iOS 18 is the next generation of the iPhone operating system. It brings improvements for games and new customization options for the home screen — which now allows you to organize apps however you want, in addition to supporting dynamic themes on its icons much like Android's Material You. To the relief of users of older phones, iOS 18 is compatible with all models that were able to update to iOS 17. Therefore, we have:

• iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
• iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
• iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
• iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
• iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini
• iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max
• iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini
• iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max
• iPhone 11
• iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max
• iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max
• iPhone XR
• iPhone SE 3rd generation
• iPhone SE 2nd generation

However, only two phones will be compatible with Apple Intelligence: the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. These are the only models equipped with the A17 Pro processor, which is a requirement to run artificial intelligence functions thanks to its Neural Engine, which handles machine learning tasks.

iPadOS 18

iPadOS 18 introduced similar features to iOS 18, but after more than a decade, the tablet operating system finally gained a calculator app. Much more than being a simple copy of the iPhone version, it brings intelligent functions for algebraic calculations and integration with the Apple Pencil.

The new software version marks the end of support for the 10.5-inch iPad Pro, released in 2017, in addition to discontinuing the 12.9-inch iPad Pro (2nd generation) and the 6th generation iPad. With that, these are the models that support iPadOS 18:

• iPad Pro with M4 ( 11 and 13 inches )
• iPad Pro 12.9-inch ( 3rd generation and later)
• iPad Pro 11-inch ( 1st generation and later)
• iPad Air with M2 ( 11 and 13 inches )
• iPad Air ( 3rd generation and later)
• iPad ( 7th generation and later)
• iPad mini ( 5th generation and later)

Apple Intelligence will be supported on all iPad models with Apple’s “M” processors. This means that the AI ​​tools will only be available on the iPad Pro (M1, M2, and M4) and iPad Air (M1 and M2).

macOS 15 Sequoia

macOS 15, officially called “Sequoia,” brings some interesting features to Apple computers. One of the highlights is iPhone Mirroring, which lets you mirror your iPhone screen and even control your smartphone from your Mac. There’s also a new feature that lets you quickly adjust windows — just like on Windows. macOS Sequoia is compatible with a variety of Apple devices, including older models that are powered by Intel processors. Here's the list:

• MacBook Air 2020 (and later)
• MacBook Pro 2018 (and later)
• Mac mini 2018 (and later)
• Mac Studio 2022 (and later)
• Mac Pro 2019 (and later)
• 2019 (and later) iMac
• 2017 (and later) iMac Pro

Apple Intelligence will be supported by all Mac models that feature an Apple “M” processor, including the M1, M2, and M3.

watchOS 11

watchOS 11 features new health features with iPhone integration and the new “Vitals” app, which displays important data in context so users can make more informed decisions throughout their day. watchOS 11 requires an iPhone XS or later running iOS 18. The operating system is compatible with the following Apple Watch models:

• Apple Watch Series 9
• Apple Watch Series 8
• Apple Watch Series 7
• Apple Watch Series 6
• Apple Watch Ultra
• Apple Watch Ultra 2
• Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)

tvOS 18

tvOS 18 focuses on improving streaming experiences with Apple TV, including automatic captions for content displayed in languages ​​other than the device’s default language, improved dialogue enhancements, and InSight, which displays real-time information about actors, characters, and music in Apple TV Plus content.

Apple drew attention by indicating on its official developer page that all Apple TV models are compatible with tvOS 18 — including the first generation released in 2015. See:

• Apple TV HD (2015)
• Apple TV 4K (1st generation)
• Apple TV 4K (2nd generation)
• Apple TV 4K (3rd generation)

Early access

If you are one of those who can't wait any longer for the official update, Apple released this Monday (10), the Release Candidates (RCs) of iOS 18 (build 22A3354), iPadOS 18 (idem), macOS Sequoia 15 (24A335), watchOS 11 (22R349), tvOS 18 (22J357) and visionOS 2 (22N320).

Apple has also released the RCs of iOS 17.7 (build 21H16) and iPadOS 17.7 (build 21H16), as well as the RC of Xcode 16 (build 16A242) to developers. So, are you excited for what's new on iOS and can your devices be updated to the new software version? Share you thoughts in the Heyup community.