The iOS 18 update was officially introduced at Apple's WWDC event in June 2024. Now with the launch of the iPhone 16, Apple has decided to introduce this new software update with many new and exciting features. This update will be launched today, September 16.

iOS 18 release time in India

The iOS 18 update will be available in India starting tonight at 10:30 PM IST. This update can be installed on the following iPhone models:

iPhone 16 Series
iPhone 15 Series
iPhone 14 Series
iPhone 13 Series
iPhone 12 Series
iPhone 11 Series
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone SE (2nd generation and above)
New Features of iOS 18

The iOS 18 update will include many new features, such as:

Custom home screen layouts: Now you can customize your home screen even more.
Redesigned Control Center: The new design of Control Center will make your experience even better.
Eye Tracking: With this feature, you will be able to interact better with your device.
Music Haptics: The experience of listening to music will be even more intense.
Motion Cues: With new motion cues, there will be new interactions on your iPhone screen.
Upgrades in Safari and Maps apps: You will experience new features and improvements in these apps.
New Photos app: New and improved app for your photo and video management.
Apple Health Ecosystem: New features related to health.
New iMessage features: New capabilities and updates on iMessage.
AI features

For the iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max and the entire iPhone 16 series, iOS 18 will include many AI features. New updates can be seen in Mail, Messages, Photos, Siri and other apps. However, these AI features will be officially introduced with the iOS 18.1 update next month.

How to download the iOS 18 update

Downloading the iOS 18 update is easy. For this, follow the following steps:

Go to the Settings app.
Tap General and select Software Update.
Follow the on-screen instructions for the iOS 18 update. It
may take about 30 to 60 minutes for the update to install.
After the download, customize your iPhone according to your preferences and usage. The iOS 18 update was officially introduced at Apple's WWDC event in June 2024. Now with the launch of the iPhone 16, Apple has decided to introduce this new software update with many new and exciting features. This update will be launched today, September 16.

iOS 18 release time in India

The iOS 18 update will be available in India starting tonight at 10:30 PM IST. This update can be installed on the following iPhone models:

iPhone 16 Series
iPhone 15 Series
iPhone 14 Series
iPhone 13 Series
iPhone 12 Series
iPhone 11 Series
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone SE (2nd generation and above)
New Features of iOS 18

The iOS 18 update will include many new features, such as:

Custom home screen layouts: Now you can customize your home screen even more.
Redesigned Control Center: The new design of Control Center will make your experience even better.
Eye Tracking: With this feature, you will be able to interact better with your device.
Music Haptics: The experience of listening to music will be even more intense.
Motion Cues: With new motion cues, there will be new interactions on the screen of your iPhone.
Upgrades in Safari and Maps apps: You will experience new features and improvements in these apps.
New Photos app: New and improved app for your photo and video management.
Apple Health Ecosystem: New features related to health.
New iMessage Features: New capabilities and updates on iMessage.

AI Features:  For the iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max and the entire iPhone 16 series, iOS 18 will include several AI features. New updates can be seen in Mail, Messages, Photos, Siri and other apps. However, these AI features will be officially introduced with the iOS 18.1 update next month.

How to download the iOS 18 update

Downloading the iOS 18 update is easy. For this, follow the following steps:

Go to the Settings app.
Tap General and select Software Update.
Follow the on-screen instructions for the iOS 18 update.
The update may take about 30 to 60 minutes to install.
After the download, customize your iPhone to your liking and usage.