Apple gives iPhone users a choice when upgrading their devices. With iOS 18 coming out, users pick between the new version or staying on iOS 17.7. This follows what Apple did with past updates, giving flexibility without losing security or stability.
What Does iOS 18 Offer?
iOS 18 brings in some cool new things like Apple Intelligence. This tech looks to improve how you use the iPhone with on-device learning and smarter AI features. It promises to make using the phone feel easier and smoother, blending AI into everything the iPhone does.
But big updates like iOS 18 might come with problems. The battery may drain faster, some apps might not work right, and there could be small bugs. These may get fixed later with an iOS 18.1 update. Users who care about stability might choose to stick with iOS 17.7 until things get more reliable.
Why Stick with iOS 17.7?
Like with iOS 16, Apple rolled out iOS 17.7 along with iOS 18. According to HT Tech, this version helps people who don't want the newest iOS but still need security updates and bug fixes. Apple shows they care about keeping older versions safe, especially for users who don't need all the new features.
The company has let users continue to utilize the previous branches of iOS so that they would at least get updates when necessary.
Only the older iPhones with new iOS versions in the market are fixed to receive such patches. But for now, iPhone users have an option of upgrading to the more enhancing iOS 18 or remaining with more dependable iOS 17. 7.
For those, who are not eager to get new functions, and care about security, and compatibility with applications, it is wiser to remain with iOS 17, according to Phone Arena.
Despite the fact that Apple as a company values privacy very much, iOS 18 brings a new feature called Apple Intelligence and some users may feel uncomfortable with the new AI features.
Apple has stressed that all the AI computations occur locally on the device but some users still have questions about data protection.
Also, it's important to know that Apple is launching Apple Intelligence gradually, and, to date, only a few features have been implemented. Some features have not been implemented and will be activated next year while some features might not be implemented in some regions such as Europe and China due to the regulations on the use of such features.
For the participants who are not willing to engage this new feature of Apple Intelligence, remaining with iOS 17. 7 is more conservative, which gives them the opportunity to see how recipients regard new features with AI before they improve it.
The main areas of development of Apple IOS 18 and other major updates
These releases come with the latest iOS 18 along with several other Apple platform updates. These include:
- iPadOS 18
- watchOS 11
- macOS Sequoia
- tvOS 18
- visionOS 2
These updates are going to be released at the same time and that means all devices under the Apple brand will be updated with the latest software. For users who use more than one Apple device, today's updates will be the unification of all devices' interfaces.
To answer the question if the downgrade is worth it—yes if you have no big expectations about AI.
