iOS 18: A Sneak Peek at Apple's AI-Powered iPhone Update

A few weeks remain until Apple's 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference, and the tech giant appears to be preparing to unveil one of the most significant iOS redesigns to yet. image credit : 9to5Mac

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While Apple is yet to share the list of supported devices, any phone launched after iPhone 11 is said to be eligible for iOS 18.

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Apple is set to unveil the iOS 18 update at WWDC 2024 on June 10, causing further anticipation for iPhone users.

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