iOS (formerly iPhone OS) [6] is a mobile operating system developed by Apple exclusively for its mobile devices. It was unveiled in January 2007 for the first-generation iPhone, [7] which launched in June 2007. Major versions of iOS are released annually; the current stable version, iOS 18, was released to the public on September 16, 2024. [8]

Feb 20, 2023 · iOS is a mobile operating system developed by Apple. It currently runs on the iPhone. It previously ran on the now-discontinued iPod Touch; a version also ran on the iPad, which now runs a separate fork called iPadOS.

Apple iOS stands for iPhone operating system and is designed for use with Apple's multitouch devices. The mobile OS supports input through direct manipulation and responds to various user gestures, such as pinching, tapping and swiping. The iOS developer kit provides tools that allow for iOS app development. Apple iOS market share

iOS is the mobile operating system by Apple. It allows users to interact with their iPhones and iPads. It is famous for its user-friendly interface, robust security and privacy features, and thriving app ecosystem. With a market share of around 28%, it is the second most used mobile operating system in the world, after Google’s Android OS.

Feb 16, 2025 · IOS, multiplatform operating system (OS) created and developed by Apple Inc. for its iPhone. The platform formerly also supported the company’s iPad (until 2019) and iPod Touch (until 2022) devices.

Sep 15, 2021 · Formerly known as the iPhone OS, iOS is Apple's mobile operating system that runs the popular iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch mobile devices.

Mar 1, 2025 · iOS is a software platform that runs on Apple’s digital devices, such as the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple TV. iOS stands for iPhone Operating System, although it is not limited to the iPhone. iOS is based on the Mac OS X Operating System, which is derived from the Unix operating system.

Feb 25, 2022 · What is iOS? We look at Apple's mobile operating system to see what iOS means, what it offers, and how to get the latest version.

Sep 13, 2023 · Some people believe iOS stands for Internet Operating System, whereas others believe it stands for iPhone Operating System. But it is the latter group that is correct: iOS stands for iPhone Operating System, just as macOS stands for Mac Operating System.

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