Ex-Apple Warns About Updating to iOS 18 If You Have an Older iPhone

Morgan then says that iOS 18 will definitely not work properly on an iPhone X or any molder older than that. Morgan explains that while you can still install iOS 18, the software update will be too demanding for older iPhones. This will result in your iPhone consuming more battery life and, over time, permanently damaging the battery.

Apple Account will replace Apple ID: what you need to know

When iOS 18 lands in September, your Apple ID will be called an Apple Account. While your existing credentials will remain the same (meaning the same email and password combo), the new system is designed to deliver “a consistent sign-in experience across Apple services and devices,” Apple says.