SEE: iOS apps are coming to Mac: Everything you need to know Pros Note: The new iOS update, iOS 12 is available for newer iPhone models and iPads as well as older iOS devices: iPhone 5s and later iPad mini 2, iPad 5th generation, iPad Air, iPad Pro, and later and iPod touch 6th generation. There's also the addition of Screen Time, one of the best new iOS features, which helps curb iPhone addiction and set parental controls. Apple iOS 12 is Apple's most exciting iOS update yet, bringing with it the new AR-based Measure app, an improved Camera app and Photos experience with faster load times and search and better organization and editing suggestions, an easier to follow Stocks app, an all-new Apple Books, custom emoji or Memoji in the Messages app, and group chats and fun new effects in FaceTime.