| Communication | ||
| iMessage Apps | Introduced in iOS 10 | |
| Safari & Web | ||
| Intelligent Tracking Prevention | ||
| System & Continuity | ||
| Screen Time | New in iOS 12 | |
| Shortcuts App | New in iOS 12 | |
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Devices that can run iOS 12.
| Device | Released | iOS |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone XR | Oct 2018 | 12 to 18 |
| iPhone XS | Sep 2018 | 12 to 18 |
| iPhone XS Max | Sep 2018 | 12 to 18 |
| iPhone X | Nov 2017 | 11 to 16 |
| iPhone 8 Plus | Sep 2017 | 11 to 16 |
| iPhone 8 | Sep 2017 | 11 to 16 |
| iPhone 7 | Sep 2016 | 10 to 15 |
| iPhone 7 Plus | Sep 2016 | 10 to 15 |
| iPhone SE (1st generation) | Mar 2016 | 9 to 15 |
| iPhone 6S | Sep 2015 | 9 to 15 |
| iPhone 6 Plus | Sep 2014 | 8 to 12 |
| iPhone 6 | Sep 2014 | 8 to 12 |
| iPhone 5S | Sep 2013 | 7 to 12 |
The newest model in each product line that can’t run iOS 12—the support cutoff sits just above these.
| Product line | Last incompatible model | Released | Tops out at |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone (standard) | iPhone 5 | Sep 2012 | iOS 10 |