12/21 Update: Final Verdict: As expected, no significant problems have been reported in the week since iOS 15.7.2 was released. iOS 15 is a mature operating system and has been stable for some time.

Any iPad owner running iPadOS 15 can still download the 15.7.2 update instead of iPadOS 16, but newer iPhones will need to install iOS 16.2 to get all the latest security patches.

A number of factors should help you to decide whether to upgrade to iOS 15.7 or iOS 16, but first things first. To keep your iPhone secure, you will need to update to one of them. That’s because ...

Third-Party Restrictions If you are unable to update your device due to restrictions from the likes of your school or the company you work for, you may have no choice but to stay on iOS 14.

Much like iOS 12.5.4 back in June, this update could keep your aging device safe from dangerous threats. Thankfully, iOS 15 is compatible with most modern iPhone models.

Update your iPhone or iPad to iOS 12 right now. Device compatibility If your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch runs iOS 11 , it will run iOS 12. That means all iPhones starting from the iPhone 5S onward.

Additionally, the update turns on dual SIM support for the aforementioned models as well as the iPhone XR. Here's how to update your device to iOS 12.1 so you can reap all these benefits and more.

When will iOS 12 be released? iOS 12 will be released September 17. As for the time, Apple releases major software updates at around 10 AM PT (1 PM ET, 5 PM GMT, 6 BST).