Apple usually launches the iPhone in September, but there were rumours of a delay due to issues with Apple intelligence. However, according to a recent report by Mark Gurman, a highly reliable source on Apple leaks, these concerns will not affect the schedule. Gurman confirmed that despite the delay from Apple intelligence, the iPhone 16 series is still scheduled to launch in September. This is in line with Apple’s usual timeline, reassuring fans and industry watchers that the next-generation iPhones will be released on time. Gurman’s confirmation has brought clarity amid earlier speculation of a postponed launch.

Earlier, Apple had announced that Apple Intelligence, which was slated for the iOS 18 release in September, has been pushed to iOS 18.1. This delay means that the new software feature will not be available at the launch of the iPhone 16. Apple Intelligence is expected to be a key selling point for the iPhone 16, especially when only the top-tier iPhone 15 Pro models currently support the same features.

Gurman’s report suggests the iPhone 16 launch will be similar to last year, with a likely date of September 10. Users will need to update their new devices to iOS 18.1 in October to access the full suite of Apple Intelligence features.

Apple has delayed the release of the iPhone when key software features were not ready. For example, the iPhone 4S was delayed until October because Siri and iCloud were not ready for the June release. Despite this precedent, Apple has decided not to delay the launch of the iPhone 16 this year.

The Apple Intelligence beta launched last week includes early features like writing tools and memory generation in Photos. However, several important updates like the new Siri interface and ChatGPT integration are still missing. Key features like ZenMoji and Image Playground are also not yet available in the current beta.

Notably. Apple has released public betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and watchOS 11. These updates allow developers to preview the latest Apple software before the official launch. To access the public beta versions, simply add your Apple ID to the Apple Software Program. This lets you join in the pre-release excitement and explore new features before everyone else. However, even if you download the beta versions, you won’t get all the features that will come with the official version. But the beta versions do include some useful features.