iOS 18.2 finally brings AI smarts to the iPhone in the UK, but is yours compatible?
Whether you’re sporting a new iPhone 16 or you’ve stuck with your current model, today a number of Apple devices can upgrade to the tech giant’s latest iOS 18.2, giving users in the UK the first taste of Apple Intelligence. But who can get Apple’s fancy new iOS 18.2 AI features, and who will miss out?
While the iPhone 16 shipped with iOS 18 right out of the box, most users did not get to enjoy the trendy Apple Intelligence features launched with the new OS, having to wait until October to sample them ou
Apple released iOS 18.2 on December 11, 2024, with several new features, including Apple Intelligence.
Apple Intelligence is supported on iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad with A17 Pro or M1 and later, and Mac with M1 and later.
In Apple Intelligence, users in the UK can download the feature by updating to iOS 18.2 and setting their device and Siri language to localized English for the UK.
For users in the European Union, features of Apple Intelligence are to become available on the iPhone and iPad in April 2025.
Compatible iPhones with iOS 18.2
iPhones with an A12 Bionic chip or later can download iOS 18.2. Here is the full list of supported models:
iPhone XR
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone SE (2nd generation)
iPhone 12 Mini
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 13 Mini
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone SE (3rd generation)
iPhone 14
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 15
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 16 lineup
Features eligibility for Apple's Intelligence Features
The new features of AI including Image Playground, Genmozi, and the visual intelligence available only on following models
- iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 16 series
These can take advantage of the advanced hardware capabilities required by the cutting edge features.
Even if your device doesn't make it to the cut for Apple Intelligence, there will still be iOS 18.2, bringing general availability for call recording with transcription, improvements to Control Center, and new AirPods hearing health features.
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