Apple iOS 12 update available ahead of launch

iOS 12 will be launching later tonight but the update is now available for download on one of our iPhones earlier than expected.

Our iPhone device, which is part of Apple’s beta testing program, received the update just recently. The patch notes include the following:

• New features in Photos
• Memoji – a more customizable animoji
• Screen Time feature
• New Siri shortcuts
• Creation of shared AR experiences
• New privacy features

Author’s Note: This is now the official iOS 12 update and not the beta one.

Compatible Devices:

• iPhone X
• iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus
• iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus
• iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus
• iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus
• iPhone SE, iPhone 5S
• 2017 iPad Pro (12.9-inch), 2017 iPad Pro (10.5-inch), 2017 iPad (9.7-inch)
• iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPad Pro (12.9-inch)
• iPad mini 4, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2
• iPad Air 2, iPad Air
• iPod touch 6th generation

The Apple iOS 12 is set to launch on September 18, 2018 at 3:00 am (GMT +8). Check out more of the new features here.