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 features that are still missing from iOS 26 – and it's not just the Siri update
We probably won't get iOS 27 until late 2026, but there's lots still to come in iOS 26 before that.
iOS 26 lets you disable a major annoyance in the Wallet app – here’s how
Sick of receiving ad-related notifications from Apple’s Wallet app? There’s a quick way to disable them in iOS 26.
I'm a phones expert and these are my 5 must-have apps for iPhone and Android
Covering weather forecasts, privacy, movies, and more, these are five apps that I consider must haves.
iOS 26’s keyboard is still broken – autocorrect is driving iPhones mad
iPhone users are still experiencing autocorrect issues despite iOS 26.2's latest beta adding many new features.
The next iOS 26.2 beta has landed, and it includes a handy new AirDrop feature and a hint at big voice assistant changes
The third iOS 26.3 beta includes AirDrop codes, third-party access to hypertension notifications, and the possibility of ditching Siri in future.
Apple adjusts to the rise of the mini app with better reporting and lower commissions – and you might be the benefactor
Apple has updated how it handles mini apps with a new App Store Mini Apps Partner Program that may improve the experience and lead to cheaper in-mini-app purchases.
The next iOS 26.2 beta has landed, bringing updates to the Games, Messages, and Measure apps
The second iOS 26.2 beta has arrived with a handful of small changes, but far fewer than the first beta already added.
Hate ‘slide to stop’ alarms in iOS 26.1? Here’s how to get the button back
If you prefer the alarm interface in iOS 26 to iOS 26.1, there's a simple way to switch back.
