Here's when you can download Apple's new iOS 8 operating system for iPhones and iPads

By: Steven Tweedie

You won't have to wait much longer to enjoy iOS 8.

Apple's new iOS 8 mobile operating system for iPhones and iPads will be available for free to download starting September 17th.

iOS 8 will work with the iPhone 4S and later models, and will be a free upgrade. Apple's iOS 8 will also work with the iPod Touch 5th generation or later, and all iPads after the iPad 2 model.