Apple is gearing up for the Wonderlust event on September 12 where it will unveil the next generation iPhones, Watch Series, and more. With less than two weeks to go, highly reliable reporter Mark Gurman has shared some new information on the next version of software for iPhones and iPads in his weekly Power On newsletter. The Cupertino-based tech giant announced the iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 at its annual WWDC in June this year.
Apple to release next upcoming software versions for iPhones and iPads simultaneously
The newer versions of Apple’s operating system for iPhones and iPads are usually rolled out in a staggered manner. They are often released to the public at the company’s annual fall event. Before this, the newly announced version of the softwares undergo extensive beta testing.
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has learned from sources within Apple that the company is considering the eighth betas of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 to be the final version. The eighth beta version of both OS were released to developers and public beta testers last week. The Cupertino-based tech giant plans to release both new software versions for the iPhone and iPad simultaneously.
Last year, iOS 16 was released alone for iPhones on September 12. However, the iPadOS 16 arrived on October 24 nearly a month after the iOS 16. This was because of the issues related to the Stage Manager The upcoming iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 are expected to arrive shortly after the iPhone 15 launch announcement on September 12.
For those unaware, the iOS 17 now features Standby mode, new AirDrop capabilities, interactive widgets, journal app, and other upgrades. The iPadOS 17 will come with a customized lock screen, Safari profiles, Health app, and more.
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