Apple has revealed that iOS 18 has been adopted by 68% of compatible devices, according to newly released figures. These statistics, echoing those from 2024 regarding the previous iOS 17, highlight a steady trend in user upgrades. Meanwhile, 19% of iPhones continue to run on iOS 17, and 13% remain on earlier versions. In the realm of iPads, 53% have transitioned to iPadOS 18. The current public version of iOS 18 is 18.2.1.
The rollout of iOS 18 has not been without its challenges. Issues with the Apple Intelligence feature prompted the company to roll back News notification summaries. Despite these setbacks, the adoption rate remains robust.
The information comes to light courtesy of a detailed analysis by the Hardware Editor at TechCrunch. Known for his expertise, he has previously worked with prominent tech publications such as Engadget, PCMag, Laptop, and Tech Times. He also held the position of Managing Editor at Tech Times.
Beyond his editorial duties, he hosts the weekly Boing Boing interview podcast RiYL and frequently contributes to NPR discussions on technology trends. Residing in Queens, he shares his apartment with a rabbit named Juniper.
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