iOS 7 Release Date: How to download and install via iTunes, OTA

Apple released iOS 7 for download on Wednesday, September 18, 2013. The latest iOS, Apple's mobile operating system, is expected to provide a major upgrade for iPhone 4 and up, iPad 2 and later and iPod Touch 5th generation devices.

The free download of iOS 7 update was initially made available over-the-air. To download iOS 7 via iTunes, you need to update the software to version 11.1.0 that was made available for download today.

How To Download and Install iOS 7?
1. On your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, Go to Settings and tap General.
2. Tap Software Update.
3. Once the device finds the iOS 7 update, download the file, which is over 700Mb for iPhone and over 600Mb for iPad.

How to Download the latest version of iTunes?
1. On your Macbook Pro or MacBook Air, click on the Apple logo.
2. Click Software Update.
3. On the App Store, click update.

NOTE: The installation process should take 15 to 30 minutes or up to 1 hour depending on your internet connection. Your device may reboot several times.

iOS 7 Download Available OTA, September 18, 2013

iOS 7
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Apple's latest mobile operating system, iOS 7, will be available for download today, September 18, 2013.

Millions of iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users are expected to download iOS 7 which promises a lot  of features. iOS 7 is reportedly compatible with the following devices:

• iPhone - 4, 4S, 5, 5S, 5C
• iPad - 2, 3 and mini,
• iPod touch - 5th generation 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
• iPad 2
• iPad with Retina display
• iPad mini

Mobile users of Apple products can update to the newest and most advanced mobile operating system by going through their device's Settings->General->Software Update. The device will automatically search for the download site over-the-air.

For a more reliable upgrade to iOS 7, Apple mobile users are advised to plug their device to a power supply throughout the whole process of downloading and updating. Use WiFi rather than Cellular for a more stable connection.

To know the complete features of iOS 7, mobile users may visit the Apple website.