It’s time to upgrade to iOS 18! And with this release More than 250 new features are coming to our iPhone. Plus, not only is the iPhone getting updated, but also the Mac to macOS Sequoia, the Apple Watch to watchOS 11, the iPad to iPadOS 18, and the Apple TV to tvOS 18. Let our phone company get ready because we’re going to be downloading massive amounts of GB in just a few minutes.
How to prepare for the arrival of iOS 18
Before upgrading to iOS 18, we can prepare our iPhone so that at that time it can be downloaded and enjoyed. Please note that There will be millions of people upgrading to iOS 18 today and the rest of the operating systems, so the first thing you need to do is have a little patience. The servers can become saturated while downloading and take a little longer than usual.
Before iOS 18 came out, yes. You can perform these actions on your iPhone to make sure you can install it as soon as it becomes available.
Here are our tips:
- Make a backup: It is crucial to have a backup of your data, whether in iCloud or on your computer. This way, if the update fails, you will not lose your information. It is very rare that this happens, but it is better to cover your back.
- Free up space: Make sure you have at least 10GB of space available on your iPhone so that the update can install. If you are short on space, you can delete apps or temporary files that you do not use. We leave you our guide to save space on your iPhone if you need it. These moments before installing iOS 18 are essential to delete files and apps that you do not need. Especially WhatsApp!
- Charge your iPhone: Ideally, your iPhone should have more than 50% battery and be connected to a stable Wi-Fi network during the update process. This will prevent the process from being interrupted. This is also a good time to restart your home Wi-Fi router.
Finally, make sure you have the latest version of iOS 17 installed before upgrading to iOS 18. This way, there will be less data to download, especially associated with security patches. It will only take a few minutes and will be a great help when the time comes to install iOS 18 on your iPhone.
All iPhones compatible with iOS 18
Apple has done an amazing job with iOS 18 compatibility. All models that were able to install iOS 17 They will also be able to update to iOS 18. Great news for iPhones that have been with us for many years, like the iPhone Xs, iPhone Xr and even the iPhone 11.
- iPhone Xr
- iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max
- iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
- iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generation)
- iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max
- iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max
- iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max
- iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
From what time can I install iOS 18
The iOS 18 update arrives today, Monday September 16. The launch time will depend on the country and time zone you are in. It will be similar to the launch in previous years, taking 7:00 p.m. in USA as a reference (peninsular). Once again, we take this opportunity to remind you that Apple’s servers may be saturated and the update may take several minutes. You can refresh the page Settings > General > Software Update
- Mainland USA, Balearic Islands, Ceuta and Melilla: from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Canary Islands (USA): 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay: from 2:00 p.m.
- Bolivia, New York (United States), Puerto Rico and Santo Domingo: from 1:00 p.m.
- Colombia, Ecuador and Peru: from 12:00 p.m.
- Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico: from 11:00 a.m.
- Cupertino (United States): from 10:00 a.m.
The main new features of iOS 18
Once you have prepared your iPhone, it is time to get excited about the new features that iOS 18 brings. This way, you can choose what you want to change first after installing it on your iPhone.
- More customizable home screen: Now you can place your app icons and widgets wherever you want on the home screen. Do you want to leave them on the sides or at the bottom? No problem. Plus, the icons have a dark and tinted mode to color them however you like.
- Redesigned Control Center: The new Control Center comes with multiple tabs and controls that are fully customizable in size and location.
- Face ID App Lock: With iOS 18, you can lock and hide apps on the Home screen. They won’t show up in searches, and you won’t get notifications. Of course, if you need to sign in to one of these apps, you can only do so with Face ID, not even your numeric code.
- More personal photos application: The Photos app has received a very significant overhaul. You now have new display options in the same tab. In addition, it can be customized by blocks, adding and positioning the ones you want and where you want.
- Text effects in messages: With iOS 18, you can add animated effects to your words or phrases when you use iMessage. Now your chats will have more life. Plus, the emojis you send will be bigger and you can react to messages with any of them. Including your stickers!
- RCS Support: iPhone now supports RCS, improving messaging with non-iPhone users. Better file sharing and sending audio, photos, and videos with Android from the Messages app.
- New Passwords App: A dedicated app for all your Wi-Fi passwords, keys and credentials. Easy to manage, edit and share securely, all in one place.
- Game mode: This new mode optimizes your iPhone’s performance so games run at their best. Reduce background processes for a smoother experience.
- Improvements for AirPods: If you have AirPods Pro 2 or AirPods 4, you can now answer calls with head gestures. Additionally, the sound quality has improved, allowing you to send audio and call on the phone without worrying about not being heard clearly.
- Apple Information: Apple’s artificial intelligence is part of iOS 18, however it will arrive with iOS 18.1 and first in English. So for Spanish speakers we will have to wait until 2025 to be able to enjoy it thanks to another complementary update to iOS 18.
And that’s just a glimpse of what iOS 18 brings to your iPhone. Each new feature comes with impressive potential and we look forward to telling you more in-depth in our upcoming Applesfera articles. We’ll be looking at features and news so you can learn how to get the most out of it, including guides on how to use iPhone mirroring, customizing Control Center, and more.
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