On June 6, 2022, Apple announced iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura, and several other exciting updates during WWDC22. These new updates include new Lock Screen widgets, expanded Focus modes, Apple Pay expansion, and more. But when can we expect to get them? And is there a way to get these updates sooner?

Here are the release dates for all the new software updates (and betas) revealed at WWDC this year.

These Updates Are Scheduled to Release in Fall 2022

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Tim Cook announced that all the updates announced in WWDC 2022 would become available to the public this fall. That means iOS 16, iPadOS 16, watchOS 9, and macOS Ventura will be available between September and December 2022.

This schedule doesn’t stray far from Apple’s usual release, which would mean iOS 16 will release around the third week of September, about a week after revealing the next iPhone.

The Beta Versions Are Available Already

But if you’re in a rush to get these updates, Apple made the developer beta available to download immediately after WWDC22 finished on June 6. And the Public Beta is due to become available from July. Though, sometimes it’s a bad idea to install the iOS beta.

What Devices Are These Updates Compatible With?

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In fall, these updates will automatically roll out to compatible Apple devices. If you want to know whether you can expect to get the latest updates, here are all the devices they support:

  • iOS 16 will be available for iPhone 8 and newer
  • watchOS 9 will be available for Apple Watch Series 4 and newer
  • iPadOS 16 will be available for:
    • iPad (5th generation)
    • iPad mini (5th generation)
    • iPad Air (3rd generation)
    • Any iPad Pro

  • macOS Ventura will be available for:
    • 2017 iMac and newer
    • 2017 iMac Pro and newer
    • 2018 MacBook Air and newer
    • 2017 MacBook Pro and newer
    • 2019 Mac Pro and newer
    • 2018 Mac mini and newer
    • 2017 MacBook and newer

The Latest and Greatest from Apple’s Developers

Apple’s annual OS updates deliver exciting new features to the ecosystem. True enough, these 2022 updates don’t disappoint. If you want to enjoy a seamless experience, you’ll have to wait for its stable release in fall 2022. But if you’re a bit on the adventurous side, then go ahead and take the plunge with Apple’s beta release.