Apple is gearing up for its Wonderlust event on September 12, where it will introduce the next-generation iPhones, Watch Series and more. Less than two weeks away, trusted reporter Mark Gurman shared new information about the next version of iPhone and iPad software in his weekly Power On newsletter. The Cupertino-based tech giant announced iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 at its annual WWDC this June.

Apple will simultaneously release the following future software versions for iPhone and iPad

New versions of Apple’s operating system for iPhone and iPad are usually released gradually. They are usually released at the company’s annual fall event. Prior to that, the recently announced version of the software is undergoing extensive beta testing.

According to a Bloomberg reporter, Mark Gurman learned from sources at Apple that the company is considering the eighth beta of iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 as the final release. The eighth beta version of both operating systems was made available to developers and public beta testers last week. The Cupertino-based tech giant plans to release both new software versions for iPhone and iPad simultaneously.

Last year, iOS 16 was released for iPhone only on September 12. But iPadOS 16 arrived on October 24, almost a month after iOS 16. This was due to issues with Stage Manager. The upcoming iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 are expected to arrive shortly after the iPhone 15 announcement on September 12.

For those who don’t know, iOS 17 now has standby mode, new AirDrop features, interactive widgets, diary app and other updates. iPadOS 17 will have a customized lock screen, Safari profiles, Health app and more.