iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 will be available to download sooner than you think
Arriving just before the iPhone 13 does
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
WhileApplehas announced theiPhone 13,iPad (2021),iPad mini (2021),Apple Watch Series 7and more,it also confirmedthat bothiOS 15andiPadOS 15are landing on September 20.
That’s not all, you’ll also be able to grabwatchOS 8, andtvOS 15on the same day, so even if you’re not planning on pre-ordering any of Apple’s new hardware, you’ll at least be able to enjoy some new software.
We’ve had sneak peeks and hands-on with the software, and you have may have too through the public beta program.
How to update your iPhone or iPad to the latest version
The software updates this year are focused on productivity with widgets now able to be placed anywhere on the iPad home screen, while Focus redesigns how notifications show up for you at certain moments throughout the day.
To make sure your device is ready to update to these latest versions, backup your data by going to Settings > AppleID name >iCloud> iCloud Backup > Backup Now.
Once they’re both available on September 20, go to Settings > General > Software Update and it should be ready to download and install.
Get the best Black Friday deals direct to your inbox, plus news, reviews, and more.
Sign up to be the first to know about unmissable Black Friday deals on top tech, plus get all your favorite TechRadar content.
Daryl had been freelancing for 3 years before joining TechRadar, now reporting on everything software-related. In his spare time, he’s written a book, ‘The Making of Tomb Raider’. His second book, ‘50 Years of Boss Fights’, came out in 2024, with a third book coming in 2025. He also has a newsletter called ‘Springboard’. He’s usually found playing games old and new on his Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, and MacBook Pro. If you have a story about an updated app, one that’s about to launch, or just anything Software-related, drop him a line.
A newly reported iPhone phenomenon could be bad news for both cops and robbers
The iPhone 18 series could include a variable aperture, ‘significantly enhancing’ the camera
Anker Nebula Mars 3 review: A powerful and truly portable projector
