Apple introduced the iPhone 16 lineup, the brand new Apple Watch Series 10 and extra at its event on Sept. 9. (CNET already acquired hands-on with the Apple Watch Series 10 and new Watch Ultra 2 color.) The tech large additionally announced online that it’ll launch iOS 18, the subsequent iPhone working system, on Monday, Sept. 16 — which is when I predicted it would be released.
It isn’t clear what time the replace will probably be out there, however traditionally Apple releases updates round 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT. As soon as Apple releases the replace, you would possibly expertise gradual obtain occasions since lots of people will seemingly be downloading the replace as properly.
Apple introduced iOS 18 at its Worldwide Builders Convention in June, and builders and beta testers have been capable of obtain the beta software program for months. The working system is about to deliver new options to all iPhones, like methods to customize your home screen, RCS messaging and extra.
The working system may also deliver Apple Intelligence to some iPhones later this yr. Apple already launched a developer model of iOS 18.1, which brings Apple Intelligence options to builders.
For extra on Apple, here is what to know about iOS 18 and our iOS 18 cheat sheet. It’s also possible to try what to know in regards to the iPhone 16 lineup and the Apple Watch Series 10, in addition to all the things else Apple announced at its September event.
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