Although Apple is generally reserved with his data, he recently published adoption rates for his latest operating systems. This decision is probably aligned with the next presentation of the quarterly results! Indeed, although Tim Cook mentioned a record adoption rate for iOS 18.1 last October, the last official figures for iOS 17 date back to February 2024 and for iOS 16 to February 2023!
Stable but promising adoption figures
Apple continues to captivate its user base with iOS 18, which includes a range of AI -powered tools, improved personalization options and stimulated safety measures. Since its launch, iOS 18 has shown an adoption rate similar to previous versions.
According to Apple official data, 76% of iPhones published in the past four years and 68% of all active iPhones currently work iOS 18. On the iPad front, 63% of recent models and 53% of all The units went to iPados 18.
For those who are interested in a direct comparison, here is Official figures for iOS 17 From last year (published in February 2024).
iOS 18: Just another update?
This year, iOS 18 presents several new features: the beginnings of the AI (Apple Intelligence, functions based on automatic learning), advanced personalization (allowing users even more freedom to organize their reception screens with Themes, redone buttons in the control and customizable and customizable shortcuts on the lock screen – flexibility for a long time) and email improvements (messages planning, animated effects, emoji reactions and improved confidentiality).
However, one could be wrong to expect these results to be higher (at least at iOS 16) with the introduction of the characteristics of the AI. But in reality, users expected more. In addition, these features are still limited in terms of equipment and geographic availability.
In fact, there is still nothing on the European front, not even a beta version, and not Siri smart for many months to come. Meanwhile, competition evolves quickly, much faster than Apple … In response, the company appointed a notable figure, Kim Vorrath, to direct its department of AI. It is known to save products in difficulty.
Explore our videos on Apple’s future systems
Of course, you can discover all the new features of our various videos, starting with iOS 18. Apple has documented nearly 250 new features, ranging from minor to significant.
The iPad system has also undergone important updates with the introduction of the calculator application (finally), coupled with mathematical notes, new features for the Notes application, various possible personalizations with a cutting -edge control center . The photo application has been altered!
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