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    iPhone 16 this, iPhone 16 that. And what about those of us who aren’t getting an upgrade this year? Well, you still have something to look forward to.

    Apple will hold its upcoming special event on Monday, September 9, with many predicting that the tech company will confirm the launch date for its latest operating system update: iOS 18.

    The new update was first announced during Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June of this year. CEO Tim Cook and other leaders of the company shared the new update and some of its features. They added that the update will improve messaging and communication for iPhone users.

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    “Messages are essential to how we communicate with the people in our lives that matter most,” said Ronak Shah, Apple’s director of Internet technologies and product marketing. “So in iOS 18, we’re giving all of you new ways to express yourself and stay connected.”

    Here’s what you need to know about iOS 18 and how to attend Apple’s September event on Monday.

    What features are included in iOS 18?

    According to Apple and USA TODAY, here are some of the features that iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence bring:

    • More customizable home screens
    • Genmojis, artificial intelligence-generated emojis that users can create with a description
    • Schedule a message
    • Revamped Photos app, allowing users to search through photos by the month or year they were taken
    • Image Playground, which allows users to create images or get suggestions for concepts related to their conversations in messages
    • Rewrite, correct, and summarize text in email, notes, pages, and third-party apps
    • Transcription services in the notes and phone app

    Details about iOS 18: Better (and scheduled) messages are just the start of future features

    Which phones are getting iOS 18? Not every phone is compatible

    iOS 18 will be available this fall as a free download for iPhone Xs and later. Apple says the update will be compatible with the following specific models:

    • 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 (2nd generation or later)

    Is iOS 18 out yet? When can you expect the launch announcement?

    Not yet, but soon. While Apple’s own website only lists “fall 2024,” experts believe officials will confirm the launch date during its September event, adding that it could even appear this month.

    Consumer tech publication CNET expects the update to arrive within five days of the Sept. 9 event, or at least within a week of the announcement. Apple’s history over the past decade has seen it release the last eight iOS updates within a week of their unveiling, and a few others within days of the September event.

    What is the latest iOS version today?

    The latest version of iOS and iPadOS is 17.6 since September 6. iOS 17 was released in September 2023.

    Here’s how to update to iOS 18 when it’s available

    Before you update your iPhone, you should back up your phone. This will help keep your data safe by making a copy and saving the information on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

    After you back up your phone, Apple recommends that you plug your phone into power and connect to Wi-Fi. Then you can follow these steps:

    • Go to Settings > General and tap Software Update.
    • If more than one software update option is available, choose the option you want to install.
    • Tap Install Now. If you see Download and Install instead, tap it to download the update, enter your passcode, and then tap Install Now

    What else can we expect from Apple’s ‘Glowtime’ event in September?

    Apple’s next scheduled event in 2024 will be held at the tech company’s headquarters in Cupertino, California. USA Today reported that the company’s September events typically focus on the launch of the new iPhone.

    Many tech experts and writers are predicting that the tech giant will unveil its latest mobile phone: iPhone 16, along with its pro and pro max models. Not much has been confirmed by Apple yet, but the new phone is expected to feature a larger display, new camera features, and new colors to choose from.

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    Apple has yet to release any official information on the potential cost of the iPhone 16, but many are expecting a price hike due to new artificial intelligence features and higher production costs.

    Others believe that in addition to the iPhone 16, there will also be updates for the Apple Watch models and Apple Airpods.

    Add the launch to your calendar. What time is the Apple ‘Glowtime’ event?

    Watch the new launch as it debuts. The Apple event goes live at 1 p.m. EST on Monday, September 9. Everyone can watch it on apple.com, the Apple TV app, or the YouTube channel.

    Contributor: Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY

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