iPadOS 16 Releases In the Last Week Of October Possible After a New Hardware Launch

Traditionally, iPads get a major update in the fall. Now it seems foreseeable that the next version – iPadOS 16.1 – will land on compatible Apple tablets. And then this date could also provide an indication of the start of completely new hardware.

iPadOS 16.1 will probably come in the last week of October

The current source for a launch date for the new iPadOS is once again Mark Gurman from Bloomberg. As announced today, he wants to be able to confirm the release of iPadOS 16.1 in the last week of October – of course only if no serious software errors slow down development in the current beta test. “Apple has historically made releases during the week of its October financial results conference call,” Gurman said.

The direct jump to version number 16.1 is also an indication that Apple has already integrated the improvements and bug fixes that are also being tested for iOS 16.1. The company is currently testing both operating systems in parallel, so it is definitely conceivable that the new versions for iPads and iPhones will be released at the same time. Last but not least, macOS Ventura is also due for an October release.

Traditionally, iPads get a major update in the fall. Now it seems foreseeable that the next version – iPadOS 16.1 – will land on compatible Apple tablets. And then this date could also provide an indication of the start of completely new hardware.

iPadOS 16.1 will be available for the following iPad models:

• All iPad Pro models
• Third-generation iPad Air and newer
• Fifth-generation iPad mini and newer
• Fifth-generation iPad and newer

Could be A big push

Of course, all these dates are still unconfirmed, but together with another message, there is definitely an obvious picture for this month. As reported earlier, Apple is not planning an event in October like in previous years, but a wave of new devices is still expected. Accompanying the introduction of new iPads and MacBooks with the release of the new software would definitely be an excellent fit.