By Mark Gurman | Bloomberg

Apple Inc. expects to delay its subsequent main iPad software replace by about a month, taking the unusual step of not releasing it similtaneously the brand new iPhone software, in accordance to individuals with data of the matter.

For the final a number of years, the tech big has launched main iPad and iPhone software updates, often called iPadOS and iOS, on the similar time in September. This time round, Apple plans to put out iOS 16 throughout the standard interval however not launch iPadOS 16 till October, stated the individuals, who requested not to be recognized as a result of the deliberations are personal.

The delay of the software is due, no less than in half, to an formidable effort to overhaul the iPad’s multitasking capabilities. The replace consists of a characteristic known as Stage Supervisor that lets customers function a number of duties on the similar time, resize home windows and bounce between completely different clusters of apps.

Throughout beta testing, the system has drawn criticism from some builders and customers for its bugs, a complicated interface and lack of compatibility with most iPads. Staggering the discharge schedule may also enable Apple to put extra engineering sources into finishing iOS 16, the software replace that may come included with the iPhone 14 in September.

The change additionally would convey the iPadOS 16 launch nearer to the launch of recent iPad {hardware}. The corporate is planning an up to date iPad Professional with an M2 chip, together with a sooner entry-level iPad with a USB-C port, Bloomberg has reported.

An Apple spokeswoman declined to touch upon the plans, which might change because the Cupertino, California-based firm will get nearer to its fall product launch cycle.

Even earlier than the extra delay, Apple’s software releases have been barely not on time this 12 months, with the general public beta section of the updates beginning later than standard. However the firm has handled these sorts of hitches earlier than. Apple confronted vital challenges with iOS 13 in 2019, which affected the debut of the iPhone 11, main Apple to change the way in which it handles software updates.