iOS 18
Apple's latest mobile operating system, which is heavily criticized in the podcast for its poor design, confusing interface, and 'janky' performance, cited as evidence of declining product quality at a mature company.
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Summary
iOS 18 is the eighteenth major release of Apple Inc.'s iOS operating system for the iPhone, announced on June 10, 2024, at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) and publicly released on September 16, 2024. As the successor to iOS 17, it was unveiled alongside iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, and tvOS 18. This version marks the final iOS release to support the iPhone XS/XS Max and iPhone XR, thereby ending support for devices equipped with dedicated 3D Touch hardware. Key features include the introduction of Apple Intelligence, a significant redesign of the Photos app, enhanced customization options, and RCS support in Messages. Despite Apple's strong vertical integration strategy, including custom AI server chips, iOS 18 has faced criticism from figures like venture capitalist Keith Rabois, who points to perceived issues with software quality and attributes them to a decline in Apple's product culture following the departures of key figures such as Steve Jobs and Jony Ive.
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Extracted Attributes
Criticism
Perceived decline in software quality, buggy software, controversial Photos app redesign
Developer
Apple Inc.
Key Features
Apple Intelligence, redesigned Photos app, enhanced customization, RCS support in Messages, Camera Control enhancements, spatial photo capture, call recording, Image Playground, Genmoji, ChatGPT integration into Siri and Writing Tools, new emojis, Sketch Style in Image Playground, recipes in Apple News+, Home integration, privacy and security enhancements, eye tracking accessibility
Supported Devices
iPhone
Operating System Type
Mobile operating system
Related Apple Strategy
Vertical Integration (including custom AI server chips)
Final Version Supporting
iPhone XS/XS Max, iPhone XR (ending support for devices with dedicated 3D Touch hardware)
Timeline
- iOS 18 was announced at the 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). (Source: Wikipedia)
2024-06-10
- iOS 18 was made publicly available as a free software update for supported iOS devices. (Source: Wikipedia)
2024-09-16
- A YouTube video by iJustine highlighting iOS 18 features was posted. (Source: web_search_results)
2024-09-28
- iOS 26 (successor to iOS 18) is projected to drop support for iPhone XS/XS Max and iPhone XR, making iOS 18 the final version to support these models. (Source: Wikipedia)
2025
Wikipedia
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iOS 18 is the eighteenth and current major release of Apple Inc.'s iOS operating system for the iPhone. It was announced on June 10, 2024, at the 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). It was made publicly available on September 16, 2024, as a free software update for supported iOS devices. It is the direct successor to iOS 17 and was announced alongside iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, and tvOS 18. iOS 18 is the final version of iOS that supports the iPhone XS/XS Max and iPhone XR, thus ending support for iPhones with dedicated 3D Touch hardware, as its successor, iOS 26, dropped support for those models in 2025.
Web Search Results
- iOS 18
iOS 18 is the eighteenth and current major release of Apple Inc.'s iOS operating system for the iPhone. It was announced on June 10, 2024, at the 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). It was made publicly available on September 16, 2024, as a free software update for supported iOS devices. It is the direct successor to iOS 17 and was announced alongside iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, visionOS 2, and tvOS 18. [...] iOS 18 is the final version of iOS that supports the iPhone XS/XS Max and iPhone XR, thus ending support for iPhones with dedicated 3D Touch hardware, as its successor, iOS 26, dropped support for those models in 2025. ## System features [edit] ### Apple Intelligence [edit] Main article: Apple Intelligence [...] iOS 18 includes a significant redesign of the Photos app. Slideshows known as collections are now automatically generated and visible at the top of the screen. Support for encoding/decoding the ISO 21496-1 gain map standard for HDR images was added, which allows for cross-platform HDR compatibility while remaining backwards compatible with SDR displays. This redesign has led to backlash from many users who find it too confusing and is said to be the most controversial change in iOS 18.
- iOS 18: The MUST-KNOW Features! - YouTube
hey everyone it's Justine and today we're going to talk about some of my favorite iOS 18 features now as you know iOS 18 is introducing Apple intelligence but of course that is only coming to the iPhone 16 lineup and the iPhone 15s so if you do want to have access to these features you do need to upgrade your phone now there's a bunch of features that we could go super in depth but I'm going to show you some of my favorites and some of the things that I think you guys would be most interested [...] fun there's a ton more iOS 18 features some of them are smaller some of them are larger there's a lot of Home integration a lot of privacy and security and there's even this new eye tracking feature in the accessibility option which looks really cool and I'm excited to see how people use that well thank you guys for watching I would love to hear from you though what is some of your favorite features in iOS 18 and is there anything that they haven't included in this that you'd like to see would [...] # iOS 18: The MUST-KNOW Features! ## iJustine 7090000 subscribers 5363 likes ### Description 203619 views Posted: 28 Sep 2024 š PLEASE SUBSCRIBE: šGET MY PINK iJUSTINE CABLES HERE: š„GET MY EDITING PLUGIN: š¶ MUSIC I USE - ā FRIEND ME HERE: š· MY NEW PROJECT: š¤ PODCAST: āāā š„ WHAT I USE TO MAKE VIDEOS š· CAMERAS: Sony a7 IV - Sony a1 - Sony a7s III - Insta 360 ONE X3 - Insta 360 ONE RS - Insta 360 GO2 -
- About iOS 18 Updates
This update introduces the first set of features powered by Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that unlocks powerful new ways to communicate, work, and express yourself, all while protecting your data with an extraordinary step forward for privacy in AI. This release also includes enhancements to Camera Control, the ability to capture spatial photos, record phone calls, and other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone. [...] This update introduces new features powered by Apple Intelligence, the personal intelligence system that unlocks powerful new ways to communicate, work, and express yourself, all while protecting your data with an extraordinary step forward for privacy in AI. New features include Image Playground which lets you create delightful, fun images, Genmoji to create original emoji to share with family and friends, ChatGPT support integrated right into Siri and Writing Tools, and more. This release [...] For information on the security content of Apple software updates, please visit this website: iOS 18.4 -------- This update introduces 8 new emojis, a new Sketch Style option in Image Playground, recipes in Apple News+, and enhancements to better organize and filter your library in Photos. This release includes other features, bug fixes, and security updates for your iPhone. Apple Intelligence (All iPhone 16 models, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max)
- iOS 18 - Apple
iOS 18 - Apple =============== Apple Store Mac iPad iPhone Watch Vision AirPods TV & Home Entertainment Accessories Support iPadOS 18 macOS Sequoia Apple Intelligence iOS 18 ====== [...] Yours. Truly. Customize your iPhone in more ways than ever, stay connected with friends and family, and relive your favorite moments. And with Apple Intelligence, the things you do every day become even more magical. Preview iOS 26 Apple Intelligence ------------------ On all iPhone 16 models, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 18 introduces Apple Intelligence, which draws on your personal context to give you intelligence thatās most helpful and relevant for you. [...] iOS 18 is compatible with these devices. ---------------------------------------- Learn more about iPhone
- iOS 18: Release date, new features, and compatible iPhones
iOS 18: Release date, new features, and compatible iPhonesiOS 18: Release date, new features, and compatible iPhonesiOS 18: Release date, new features, and compatible iPhonesiOS 18: Release date, new features, and compatible iPhonesiOS 18 puts the cherry on top of customization, Messages are fresher than ever and will support RCS, while Photos has been redesigned from the ground up - iOS 18: Release date, new features, and compatible iPhones [...] iOS 18 puts the cherry on top of customization, Messages are fresher than ever and will support RCS, while Photos has been redesigned from the ground up - iOS 18: Release date, new features, and compatible iPhones newsletter-background-image iOS 18: Release date, new features, and compatible iPhonesiOS 18: Release date, new features, and compatible iPhones [...] PhoneArena | Phone News, Reviews, Deals and Specs Discussions are now open! Start your own threads and share your thoughts with the community. # iOS 18: Release date, new features, and compatible iPhones Google News Follow iOS 18: Release date, new features, and compatible iPhones ## iOS 18 release date ## iOS 18 personal impressions ## iOS 18 new features ### Revamped stock apps and more customization
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