iOS 18 adoption has outpaced iOS 17 adoption throughout the identical timeframe final 12 months, based on new iOS 18 adoption statistics that Apple shared today.
iOS 18 is now put in on 88 p.c of iPhones launched within the final 4 years (iPhone 13 and newer), and 82 p.c of all lively iPhones. iOS 18 adoption has grown notably since earlier this 12 months. In January, 76 p.c of iPhones launched within the final 4 years had iOS 18 put in, whereas 68 p.c of all iPhones had been operating the replace.
In comparison with final 12 months, iOS 18 is extra fashionable than iOS 17. In June 2024, 86 p.c of all iPhones from the final 4 years had iOS 17, whereas 77 p.c of all iPhones had been operating it.
As for the iPad, iPadOS 18 is at the moment put in on 81 p.c of iPads launched within the final 4 years, whereas 71 p.c of complete units run iPadOS 18. iPadOS 18 has additionally been adopted extra quickly than iPadOS 17 in June 2024. Throughout that point interval, iPadOS 17 was put in on 77 p.c of all iPads launched within the final 4 years and 68 p.c of all iPads.
Apple Intelligence options in iOS 18 like Writing Instruments, Genmoji, Image Playground, and notification summaries could have spurred the uptick in adoption between iOS 17 and iOS 18.
Apple views software program updates as an integral a part of the iPhone utilization expertise. Apple is ready to ship new performance to older iPhones frequently, plus the frequent updates that Apple rolls out handle bugs and make sure the greatest safety from safety vulnerabilities.
Apple says that offering iPhone customers with new options over a number of years is one thing that’s distinctive to the iPhone due to the deep integration between {hardware} and software program. Apple views software program updates as a approach to supply worth to prospects over a protracted time period, enabling them to carry onto their units for years whereas nonetheless getting new experiences.
The most recent model of iOS is ready to debut subsequent week on the Worldwide Builders Convention. We’ll get a take a look at iOS 18’s successor, which rumors say will deliver some main design modifications and exciting new features.