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
Want to try an early look at Apple Intelligence? Apple just dropped the public betas for your iPhone, iPad, and Mac
By Jacob Krol published
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.
This iOS 18 Messages bug could cause you to lose an entire conversation
By James Rogerson published
An iOS 18 bug can cause the Messages app to repeatedly crash when users share Apple Watch faces.
How to download iOS 18 on your iPhone – and what to do if it won't install
By Axel Metz published
We explain how to download iOS 18 on your iPhone, and list some troubleshooting tips if the update doesn't install.
The latest iOS 18.1 beta brings call recording and transcribing to more iPhones
By James Rogerson published
iOS 18.1 beta 4 is out, and it reportedly brings call recording to every iPhone from the iPhone XS onwards.
6 ways iOS 18 improves messaging between iPhone and Android – and 3 ways it doesn’t
By Jamie Richards published
iOS 18 brings RCS support to the iPhone, making it easier for Apple and Android users to communicate over text
iOS 18 lets you ditch Apple’s Camera app for a much better one – here’s how
By Mark Wilson published
iOS 18 now lets you replace Apple's basic Camera app on the iPhone's lock screen with third-party ones like Halide – here's how to do it.
iOS 18: new features, compatible devices, and everything you need to know
By Axel Metz last updated
Updated iOS 18 is now available to download. Here’s everything you need to know about Apple's latest iPhone update.
iOS 18 is available right now – how to get it and 5 reasons why you should
By Axel Metz published
iOS 18 is now rolling out on compatible iPhones. Here's a list of our favorite features.
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