Upgrading to iPadOS 16

Correct. Unlike iOS16 for iPhone, released 12th September, iPadOS16 is not due for release until sometime in October. For reasons known only to Apple, release dates for iOS for iPhone and iPadOS for iPad have been deliberately staggered.

However, iPadOS 15.7 was also released 12th September - incorporating essential security updates.

About the security content of iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7 - Apple Support

While iOS16 is available for iPhone, iPhone owners have the option to just install iOS15.7 at this time.

More information about the forthcoming iPadOS16 can be found here:

iPadOS 16 Preview - Apple

When iPadOS16 is released, it will be available for these models of iPad:

• iPad Pro (all models)
• iPad Air (3rd generation and later)
• iPad (5th generation and later)
• iPad mini (5th generation and later)

Per Apple.

iPadOS 16 coming sometime in October 2022.

Tap this link below.

iPadOS 16 Preview - Apple

Only the iPhone version of 16 is currently out. Wait until later this month.

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As of 21 October, the website says it’ll roll out on 24 October. Don’t hold your breath …

iPadOS 16 is not available yet… It’s coming on the 24th.