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Published 22:48 IST, September 16th 2024

Apple rolls out iOS 18 to supported iPhone models: Top 10 features, how to download

Apple has started rolling out iOS 18 to all supported iPhone models. iOS 18 update brings a new Passwords app, an update Photos app and RCS support to iPhones.

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iOS 18 | Image: Image: Apple

iOS 18 update: Apple has started rolling out iOS 18 update to all supported iPhone models. The iOS 18 brings a host of generative AI-powered features to the supported iPhone models. The list of Apple Intelligence supported features includes the ability rewrite and summarise long-form texts, create images from text-based prompts, onscreen awareness and personal context understanding for Siri, and the ability to transcribe audio recordings. In addition to these features, Apple Intelligence also brings the ability to remove objects from images in the Photos app.

While Apple Intelligence powered features will arrive on supported iPhone models with the iOS 18.2 update, here are the top 10 features that Apple is rolling out to iPhones tonight:

iOS 18 update: Top 10 features

Here are top 10 iOS 18 features that you shouldn't miss:

-- The iMessages app now supports RCS technology.

-- The iMessages app will also let users to schedule messages and share images up to 100MB in weight.

-- The Photos app is getting updated Collections feature that will automatically organise images into photo collection based on various themes.

-- Safari will let users hide items on a web page that they find distracting.

-- The Passwords app will let users see all passwords, passkeys, verification codes, Wi-Fi passwords and sign-in credentials in one place and access them across device.

-- Siri when paired with AirPods will let users respond to announcements by nodding or shaking their heads.

-- The Notes app will let users record audio and transcribe phone calls.

-- The Notes app will also let users live transcribe an audio conversation and lectures.

-- The Home app will let users control robotic vacuum cleaners using Siri.

-- The Camera app will let users capture a photo or video with music playing in the background.

How to download iOS 18 on your iPhone?

Here's a step-by-step guide to downloading iOS 18 on your iPhone:

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone.

Step 2: Tap the General settings option.

Step 3: Now tap the Software Update option.

Step 4: Tap the 'Check for Updates' option.

Step 5: Tap the Download and Install option.

Wait for your iPhone to download the iOS update.

Step 6: Once the update has been installed, tap the Restart Now button to complete the process.

Updated 22:48 IST, September 16th 2024

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