First look at Apple’s iOS 18 upgrade list: 24 models in total

A few days ago, media outlet MacRumors got a list of Apple's iOS 18 upgrade models from a private account that has a good track record of breaking news about internal iOS version numbers.

According to the model list, iOS 18 will support 24 models to upgrade, which is consistent with iOS 17.

The specific models are listed below:

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

Among these models, the iPhone XR can definitely be called a "veteran", equipped with Apple's A12 chip, released in September 2018, this year is the sixth year of the machine's release.

It is understood that the iOS 17 upgrade officially abandoned the iPhone X, iPhone 8 series, and it is no surprise that iOS 18 will also be the last big version of the iPhone XR upgrade.

Apple will hold WWDC in June, when it will announce the official upgrade list of iOS 18 series.

According to rumors, iOS 18 may include generative AI technology, making it one of the biggest upgrades in Apple's history.

Mark Gurman, a well-known tech journalist, also previously said that Apple internally regards iOS 18 as the most important update ever.