In June, Apple is expected to unveil a major update to its iOS operating system with potential AI enhancements. However, not all iPhones will support it
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Users with iPhones predating 2018, such as the SE series and 8 Plus model, won't have access to iOS 18
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Outdated hardware chips in older iPhones, with slower processors and less memory, can't support high-powered features
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Apple's upcoming operating system is anticipated to be its most significant update yet, possibly collaborating with Google's AI Gemini
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Apple is expected to unveiled iOS 18 at its upcoming World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) that is set for June 10 through 14
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WWDC will unveil iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, and TV operating system updates
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Vision Pro owners might get updates, but iPhone OS will attract the most attention, with AI spotlighted
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However, older smartphones do not have the right processors for the update or others that will debut in a few months
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iOS 18 requires Apple's A12 Bionic chip, introduced with the iPhone XR and XS models in 2018
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iPhones with the A11 Bionic chip (iPhone X, 8 and 8 Plus) and the A10 Fusion chips (iPhone 7 and 7 Plus) also won't be able to support the update
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iOS 18 non-compatible iPhones are the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone SE 1st Gen
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iOS 18 compatible iPhones are XR, XS, SE, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 series, including Pro, mini and Max models.