iOS

iOS is the mobileoperating systemused byApple’siPhones. First introduced with the original iPhone in 2007, the software has remained a feature of every iPhone released in the years since, and continues to provide the basis for other Apple operating systems includingiPadOS,tvOSandwatchOS.

Apple’s App Store serves as the centerpiece of its iOS mobile operating system, with the company’s virtual marketplace now containing more than 2 million apps optimized for the platform.

New versions of iOS are released annually – typically ahead of new iPhone launches – with iOS 17 expected to replace iOS 16 in September 2023.

Latest about iOS

How to customize your iPhone’s Home Screen in iOS 18: dark mode, grid layouts, tinted app icons, and more

ByAlex Blakelast updated8 November 24

In iOS 18, you can tint your app icons, change their size, arrange them in new layouts, and more. Here’s how to customize your iPhone’s Home Screen.

I’ve used Genmoji and now I’m convinced Apple Intelligence will be a huge success

ByJohn-Anthony Disottopublished7 November 24

Genmoji is the Apple Intelligence feature everyone will be talking about.

iOS 18.2 could add Battery Intelligence to your iPhone, letting you know how long it will take to charge

ByJames Rogersonpublished6 November 24

Code in iOS 18.2 points to a feature that will predict how long your iPhone will take to charge.

iOS 18.2 could land a week earlier than expected, and it’ll include big Apple Intelligence updates

ByJames Rogersonpublished4 November 24

Visual Intelligence, ChatGPT integration, and more could arrive in early December.

iOS 18.1: 5 new features to expect, including Apple Intelligence and iPhone Mirroring

ByAxel Metzpublished18 October 24

iOS 18.1 is due to release later this month, so we’ve rounded up five of the most exciting rumored features.

How to know if someone blocked you on iMessage

ByKaren Freemanpublished16 October 24

There’s no surefire way to know if someone has blocked you, but there are some clues you can put together that will give you a pretty good idea.

How to unsend an iMessage

ByKaren Freemanpublished15 October 24

You’ve accidentally sent an iMessage you wish you hadn’t. Don’t worry, just a few simple steps will make it un-happen.

I added AI to my iPhone 16 Pro Max’s Action button and now I get the hype

ByJohn-Anthony Disottopublished8 October 24

Using the Action button as an AI launcher has convinced me both are awesome.

My parents' iPhone 14 Pro Max phones are not getting Apple Intelligence and they’re not happy about it

ByLance Ulanoffpublished2 October 24

Has Apple prepared iPhone owners for how many of their phones won’t support Apple Intelligence

Want to try an early look at Apple Intelligence? Apple just dropped the public betas for your iPhone, iPad, and Mac

ByJacob Krolpublished19 September 24

Apple is now rolling out the first public betas for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac that let anyone give the early Apple Intelligence features a try.

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