iOS

iOS is the mobile operating system used by Apple’s iPhones. 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 including iPadOS, tvOS and watchOS.
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

Sharing your Apple Wallet passes is about to get a lot easier in the next iPhone update
By Hamish Hector published
Sharing tickets and passes between Apple Wallets will soon be as easy as sharing contacts with NameDrop.

iPhone users are experiencing a nasty iOS 17 bug, but there’s a workaround
By Alex Blake published
Some iPhone users have noticed an annoying iOS 17 bug, with the App Switcher launching while they’re trying to type.

Taika Waititi made a short film about Apple's Personal Voice accessibility feature, and it'll make you cry
By Lance Ulanoff published
In honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Apple released a short film about its Personal Voice and Live Voice capabilities.

NameDrop in iOS 17 is not a privacy nightmare – here’s how to control it
By Lance Ulanoff published
iOS 17 NameDrop lets you quickly share contact info with very nearby iPhones – just be sure to use it smartly and safely

iOS 18: the rumors so far and everything we want to see
By James Rogerson published
iOS 18 could put a big focus on AI. Here's what we've heard about it so far, and what we want from it.

iPhones in the EU could get iOS app sideloading next year – here's what that means
By Alex Blake published
You may be able to download cheaper apps from third-party stores next year thanks to the EU.

How to use Visual Look Up on iPhone: identify pets, plants, laundry tags, and more
By Axel Metz published
We detail how to use Apple's Visual Look Up feature on an iPhone.

iOS 17.2 promises to fix your wonky Wi-Fi connection issues
By David Nield published
If you've been noticing slower speeds or connection drops, then iOS 17.2 might sort you out.
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