Apple users in Slovenia can now use their devices in their native language, as Slovenian has officially become available as a system language on supported Apple devices running iOS 18. The update marks an important step for Slovenian users, who for years had to rely on other languages such as English or Croatian when using iPhones and other Apple products.
The introduction of Slovenian follows years of efforts from language advocates and officials who pushed for greater use of the language in modern digital environments. A recent amendment to Slovenia’s law on the public use of Slovenian also highlighted the importance of making the language available on electronic devices and digital services.
With the new update, menus, settings, and other parts of the user interface can now be displayed in Slovenian, making Apple products more accessible for local users. The change also represents recognition of the importance of smaller languages in the technology sector, where many global companies traditionally prioritize languages with larger numbers of speakers.
Apple became the first major technology company to introduce this change following Slovenia’s updated language requirements, while authorities hope that other international companies will follow and expand Slovenian support across more digital platforms in the future.
For many Slovenian users, the update is more than just a technical improvement. It represents a stronger presence of their language in everyday technology and a step toward ensuring that local languages remain part of the rapidly changing digital world.
