Once you've completed your backup, it's time to get iOS 15 itself. Once upon a time you needed to install iOS updates via iTunes on the desktop, but Apple subsequently changed that process.

All set to update your iPhone to the latest version, iOS 15? Here's a guide on some of the important things you need to do and take care of before updating.

Apple released iOS 15 this week, adding a host of new features to the iPhone's operating system. Consumer Reports explains what to expect and how to install the software on your current iPhone.

Once the beta update has been downloaded you can tap on "Install Now" to get it set up, and from there, the iPhone will install the software, restart, and you'll be up and running with the iOS 15 ...