Apple’s iPhone 16 lineup is mere days away from launch, and while the new devices will be the highlight of the event, we are also expecting the company to introduce new software updates for the latest devices as well as the existing ones. Apple usually releases final iOS updates a week after the devices have been announced. We expect the company to introduce the new iPhone 16 lineup in the first half of September and a new report claims that Apple will launch macOS Sequoia in mid-September, which will be accompanied by iOS 18 and other updates.
Apple will release macOS Sequoia alongside iOS 18 this year
MacRumors reported that sources familiar with the matter have suggested the possible release time frame of macOS Sequoia, which sometimes arrives a week or so later than the rest of the updates. This time around, though, Apple is expected to release all of the updates together, which will be a welcome change for users. Last year, users had to wait a few extra weeks to get their hands on the new update, as some features were not ready for the final release.
With the updates launching together, users will be able to use the new features on their devices, such as iPhone Mirroring, a new addition that requires the presence of both the iPhone and Mac running the latest version of the software. Other than this, macOS Sequoia hosts a plethora of front-facing additions, like a new Passwords app, new Safari updates, upgrades in Messages, and much more.
However, one of the most notable additions coming this year is Apple Intelligence which will also be available on iOS 18. However, users would have to wait a bit to use the new AI features as the company is already testing a subsequent update to iOS 18 and macOS 15 Sequoia, which will be available some time in October.
We expect the company to debut the devices on September 10, which means that Apple will select September 20th for the release of the new iPhone 16 models. It will be the same time the company releases the new software updates. However, note that there are mere speculations at this stage, and the final word rests with Apple. The company will seed the release of candidate builds of iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and other updates soon after the event. We will share additional details on the updates as soon as Apple announces the event invites.