iOS 18 release: everything you need to know about Apple’s big updates

iPhone upgrade joined by watchOS 11, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, adding new features to Apple’s devices

Apple will release software updates for its iPhone, iPad, Mac and smartwatch on Monday, adding new features and designs for compatible devices.

Announced at the company’s developer conference in June, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11 and macOS Sequoia add extensive new home screen and control centre customisation options, smart handwriting and maths tools for Notes and new watch faces, among other new features.