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
5 hidden features in iOS 26, including iMessage polls and faster Reminders
iOS 26 has almost too many features to keep track of, but these five are well worth learning about.
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The Liquid Glass interface in iOS 26 is a big change from what's come before – here's how to reduce its intensity.
iOS 26 not downloading? Try these workarounds to get you up and running
We explain how to download iOS 26 on your iPhone, and list some troubleshooting tips for if the update doesn't install.
The iOS 26 rollout is closer than ever, and Apple has just released the final developer beta – here’s what’s new
There's less than a week to go before Apple's huge iPhone 17 event, and this is what you can expect to see in the final iOS 26 developer beta stage.
4 surprising ways you can gain control of your kid's screen time on the iPhone and iPad
Apple is upgrading its approach to parental controls across its ecosystem. We check out the best updates.
Scheduled messages are the hottest trend on iPhone and Android - here's 13 times you might want to send that text later
Why text now what you can put off until later?
iOS 26 public beta is now live – here are the 5 biggest new features to try
iOS 26 includes new features, improvements, reworked apps, and a whole lot more to try out.
How to download the iOS 26 public beta
The iOS 26 public beta is available now, and it's easy to enroll and download it if you want to try Apple's new software.
