iOS 18 release date and time: How to download Apples iPhone software update [Video]

Get your iPhone ready: Apple’s new iOS 18 software update is out.

The refreshed version of Apple’s mobile operating system is bursting with new features and improvements.

All told, the update gives you more ways to customise your iPhone’s home screen and settings than ever before.

As usual, it is available as a free download you can install over the internet. Here’s how you can get hold of iOS 18.

iOS 18 was released on September 16, just in time for the iPhone 16’s on-sale date of September 20.

If you want to get the update as soon as possible, you may need to manually check for an update on your iPhone.

Head to the Settings area, then select General. Tap Software Update and follow the on-screen prompts to download and install the iOS 18 update.