The new iOS 12.1 update is finally here and it packs quite a few new features. You can read all about the new features that are included in the 12.1 iOS update here including dual sim support, 32 people face time and new emojis. Well, now that you know what is new and improved in the iOS 12.1 update, let’s see if your iPhone made it to the list of iOS 12.1 compatible devices.
iOS 12.1 Compatibility Devices List
If you are using an iPhone device from way back then you might be in for a surprise, however, assuming that you broke your iPhone 4 somewhere along the way and then switched to a later model, you should be fine. iOS 12.1 is compatible on iPhone 5s and onwards so take a sigh of relief.
iOS 12.1 Compatible iPhone devices:
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8
- iPhone 8 Plus
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 6s
- iPhone 6s Plus
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6 Plus
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 5s
iOS 12.1 Compatible iPad devices:
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro 3rd generation
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2nd generation
- 12.9-inch iPad Pro 1st generation
- 11-inch iPad Pro
- 10.5-inch iPad Pro
- 9.7-inch iPad Pro
- iPad 6th generation
- iPad 5th generation
- iPad Air 2
- iPad Air
- iPad mini 4
- iPad mini 3
- iPad mini 2
iOS 12.1 Compatible iPod devices:
- iPod touch 6th generation
Apple iOS 12.1 IPSW Update Brings Group FaceTime, Emojis and Dual Sim Support
OS 12.1 introduces Group FaceTime, adds over 70 new emoji, and includes support for Dual SIM with eSIM for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. This update also includes bug fixes and improvements.
Group FaceTime
- Adds support for video and audio calls with up to 32 participants simultaneously
- Encrypted end-to-end so your conversations remain private
- Start Group FaceTime right from a group Messages conversation, or join an active call at any time
Emoji
- Over 70 new emoji, including new characters with red hair, gray hair and curly hair, new emoji for bald people, more emotive smiley faces and additional emoji representing animals, sports and food
Dual SIM support
- Introduces Dual SIM with eSIM which allows two numbers in one device for iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR
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