Apple’s upcoming mobile operating system, iOS 5 is on track to reach Golden Master (GM) status around September 22, as Apple will be resetting iCloud Backup data on this Thursday, September 22, according to a post on the Apple Developer board. 9to5mac believed that Apple is performing this reset for the release of iOS 5 GM, which will be released around the same time of the reset.
On Thursday, September 22, the iCloud Backup data will be reset. Backing up to iCloud or restoring from an iCloud backup will be unavailable from 9 AM PDT – 5 PM PDT. If you attempt a backup or restore during this time, you will receive an alert that the backup or restore was not successful. After this reset, you will be unable to restore from any backup created prior to September 22. A full backup will happen automatically the next time your device backs up to iCloud.
This reset doesn’t include data from mail, contacts, calendars, reminders, or bookmarks. FYI, the iOS 5 is currently at its seventh developer beta and iOS 5 GM (the final and official version of the software) should follow next.
After the release of iOS 5 GM, the new OS will then be distributed to carriers for final network testing, before the iOS5 make official debut in early October. AppleInsider predicts October 10 as the release date of iOS 5 to existing device owners, because AppleCare division has been reportedly informed to expect an influx of iOS-related inquiries from customers beginning Monday, October 10.
On top of that, Apple is rumored to announce two new iPhones next month. One being a completely redesigned iPhone 5, while another will be an upgraded iPhone 4-Plus (targeted to midrange smartphone users).
