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The world’s most advanced mobile operating system

iOS is Apple’s mobile operating system that runs on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Historically, Apple releases a new iOS version once a year, the current version is iOS 13.

In 2007, Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone and iPhone OS. During the event, Jobs referred to the operating system as OS X because it shared a similar Unix core compared to the Mac. When Apple launched the iPhone SDK a year later, they officially changed the name to iPhone OS.

In the summer of 2008, Apple added the App Store to iPhone OS with version 2.0, and this set the stage for the “app economy” that we still enjoy to this day.

Version 3.0 was released in 2009, and it included copy/paste, MMS support, Spotlight, mobile tethering, and push notifications for 3rd party apps.

In version 4, Apple finally renamed iPhone OS to iOS (with the iPad sharing the same software). The major features were multitasking and FaceTime.

iOS 5.0 introduced Notification Center, iMessage, Siri, and iCloud.

iOS 6.0 removes Google Maps in favor of Apple Maps and added the Passbook app (now known as Wallet).

Version 7.0 brought a dramatic redesign of iOS with a new font, flatter icons, a and new Photos app. The redesign was led by Jony Ive.

Version iOS 8.0, Apple finally allowed third-party keyboards and the ability to share files from different apps.

Version 9.0 included Apple Maps, an overhauled Notes app, and multitasking for iPad.

Version 10.0 included an SDK for Siri, Maps, and iMessages.

Version 11.0 included a new iPad Dock, Customizable Control center, drag and drop on iPad, and the Files app with third-party integration.

Version 12.0 added Screen Time features for managing your time on devices, the Shortcuts app, ARKit 2.0, and Memoji.

iOS 13 added Dark Mode, swipe-style typing, a redesigned share sheet, made app downloads 50% smaller, 2x faster app launch speed, Memoji Stickers and Memoji Makeup, HomeKit-enabled routers and HomeKit Secure Video, a new “Sign in with Apple” option for logging into third-party services, all-new Apple Maps, and much more.

Compatible Devices with iOS 13

iPhone 11
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iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone X
iPhone 8
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iPhone 7
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iPhone 6s
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone SE
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iOS 11

Apple releases iOS 11 developer beta 6 (and public beta 5) with new Maps & App Store icons

Zac Hall Aug 14 2017 - 10:00 am PT

[Update: The public beta version is also available for testers.]

It’s been one week since the last developer beta, and Apple has just released the sixth developer beta preview. iOS 11 brings new features like drag-and-drop and a redesigned multitasking interface for iPad, a new customizable Control Center, and much more.

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Here are 67 new emoji that could come to iOS next year [Gallery]

Chance Miller Aug 5 2017 - 9:32 am PT

The Unicode Consortium this week has outlined 67 new emoji that are currently under consideration for inclusion in the Unicode 11 standard set for release next year. The new emoji are currently in draft status, meaning they could change or be cut before the public release next year…

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AAPL’s Q3 call ‘one of the most bullish,’ say analysts, as stock hits $158 in pre-market

Ben Lovejoy Aug 2 2017 - 3:58 am PT

Apple’s Q3 financials seem to have been well-received, with AAPL stock sitting at $158 in pre-market trading at the time of writing – up more than 5% on yesterday’s close. The company reported revenue of $45.4b and sales of 41m iPhones, 11.4m iPads and 4.29m Macs.

Most analysts also seem pleased, with Macquarie describing the earnings call as “one of its most bullish in recent memory” – even if Barclays did sound a sour note …

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Apple Store app updated with support for Apple ID payments through Touch ID

Greg Barbosa Jul 27 2017 - 12:19 pm PT

Apple’s official Apple Store app for iOS sees an update today with further Touch ID support and the ability to check local iPhone stock availability. Users will also be able to look into Apple ID account settings using Touch ID.

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iOS 11

Apple releases third iOS 11 public beta for iPhone and iPad

Zac Hall Jul 25 2017 - 9:57 am PT

Apple has released the third iOS 11 public beta for iPhone and iPad. This allows users who are not registered developers to test pre-release versions of iOS with new features for free.

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iOS 11

Apple releases iOS 11 beta 4 with tweaked icons, Notification Center refinements, more

Zac Hall Jul 24 2017 - 9:54 am PT

Apple has released iOS 11 developer beta 4 for developers on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. iOS 11 brings new features like drag-and-drop and a redesigned multitasking interface for iPad, a new customizable Control Center, and much more.

Changes below:

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Clips

Clips app adds Disney/Pixar & Apple-designed effects, has over 1M monthly unique users

Jordan Kahn Jul 20 2017 - 9:59 am PT

After launching Clips for iOS back in early April, Apple is today releasing an update for the social video editing app that adds a handful of notable new features. We also confirmed that the app now has over a million monthly unique users to date.

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Latest Professor Layton game available now on iPhone and iPad ahead of console release

Benjamin Mayo Jul 20 2017 - 7:48 am PT

The Professor Layton franchise is a popular series of puzzle games typically released on the Nintendo handhelds. The latest instalment, Katrielle and the Millionaire’s Conspiracy, is actually launching on iPhone and iPad today before it hits console in October.
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Apple releases iOS 10.3.3 update for iPhone and iPad

Zac Hall Jul 19 2017 - 10:00 am PT

Apple has released the iOS 10.3.3 software update for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The update focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements for all devices running iOS 10.

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Single Sign-on for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV now works with 10 more TV providers

Zac Hall Jul 19 2017 - 6:44 am PT

Apple’s recently introduced Single Sign-on feature for easily accessing paid video apps on iOS and tvOS has gained 10 more TV provider partners. While several major partners are still not on board yet, these 10 new additions bring the total number of partners to 24 since the feature arrived last fall.

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Google

Google Calendar for iOS adds Today Widget

Jordan Kahn Jul 7 2017 - 11:41 am PT

The Google Calendar app for iPhone and iPad adds a new ‘Today Widget’ for iOS in its latest update today, bringing a quick view of calendar events from the app into the iOS search screen when swiping to the right from the home screen.

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Instagram introduces photo and video replies for Stories

Jordan Kahn Jul 6 2017 - 8:30 am PT

Instagram is today adding new functionality to its Stories feature that will allow users to reply with photos and videos. Head below to learn how to use the new feature.

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Snapchat

Latest Snapchat update adds Voice Filters, Backdrops, lets you add links to snaps

Stephen Hall Jul 5 2017 - 2:11 pm PT

Snapchat just got a pretty noteworthy update. And while the first bullet point in this update’s change log — on-demand geofilters — was introduced at the end of last month, a few of these features are entirely new. Among them are the ability to add links to your snaps, Backdrops, and Voice Filters.

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macOS

Apple releases sixth iOS 10.3.3 + macOS 10.12.6 betas

Zac Hall Jul 5 2017 - 10:02 am PT

Apple has released the sixth iOS 10.3.3 beta for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Apple has also released the sixth macOS 10.12.6 beta. The beta version only includes new wallpapers for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro and no other visible changes, although the release may be the last bug fix update for devices not able to run iOS 11.

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iOS 11

Removal of 3D Touch app switching gesture in iOS 11 confirmed as intentional change

Benjamin Mayo Jun 30 2017 - 11:51 am PT

Whilst iOS 11 includes a lot of new stuff to enjoy, there are also a few features that have been left behind. One such example is a lesser-known 3D Touch gesture that enabled faster access to the iPhone app switcher and a quick shortcut to move back to the previous app. Both of these elements are no longer present in iOS 11 and a bug report confirms that this was an intentional removal …

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Apple releases fifth iOS 10.3.3 + macOS 10.12.6 betas

Zac Hall Jun 28 2017 - 10:00 am PT

Update: Public betas too

Apple has released the fifth iOS 10.3.3 beta for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Apple has also released the fifth macOS 10.12.6 beta. The beta version only includes new wallpapers for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro and no other visible changes, although the release may be the last bug fix update for devices not able to run iOS 11.

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Apple stops signing iOS 10.3.1 following the release of iOS 10.3.2

Chance Miller Jun 27 2017 - 4:47 pm PT

Following the release of iOS 10.3.2 to the public last month, Apple this evening has stopped signing iOS 10.3.1. This means that users will no longer be able to downgrade to iOS 10.3.1, and instead will be required to remain on iOS 10.3.2….

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Apple’s Single Sign-on feature for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV gains another TV provider

Zac Hall Jun 27 2017 - 8:08 am PT

Apple has recently gained a new TV provider for its Single Sign-on feature on iOS 10 and up as well as tvOS 10 and up.

WOW!, or Wide Open West, joins 13 other providers that let customers authenticate once through the Settings app to access content in paid video apps in the United States.

Wide Open West, which is the ninth largest cable provider in the country, hasn’t yet been added to Apple’s list of TV provider partners since it was updated earlier this month, but WOW! is live as an option on both iOS 10 and iOS 11 beta through the TV Provider section of the Settings app.

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Apple releases first iOS 11 public beta for iPhone and iPad

Zac Hall Jun 26 2017 - 1:04 pm PT

Apple has released the first iOS 11 public beta for iPhone and iPad. This allows users who are not registered developers to test pre-release versions of iOS with new features for free.

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CarPlay in iOS 11: Lane guidance, interface tweaks, and more

Zac Hall Jun 23 2017 - 8:28 am PT

When iOS 11 for iPhone ships later this fall, CarPlay users will gain new features like lane guidance in Apple Maps, new route recommendations, and other new features. Below we’ll take a look at some of the new changes coming to CarPlay in iOS 11.

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Sling TV brings Cloud DVR support to iOS with latest update

Michael Potuck Jun 22 2017 - 11:28 am PT

Sling TV has released an update to its iOS app today that brings its Cloud DVR feature to iPhone and iPad.

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Comment: Scott Forstall is right not to apologize for skeuomorphism, and has a point even today

Ben Lovejoy Jun 22 2017 - 7:34 am PT

In a Computer History Museum interview this week, Scott Forstall was unapologetic about the skeuomorphic designs used in early iOS versions – the famous leather, paper and metal textures used to make on-screen elements look like real-world objects.

Disagreements between Forstall and design head Jony Ive on the look of iOS were believed to have been one of the reasons for him leaving the company back in 2012 …

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Apple continues focus on Photos Memories feature with two new tutorial videos

Chance Miller Jun 21 2017 - 6:14 pm PT

Apple yesterday kicked off a new video series promoting an iOS 10 Photos feature called Memories, which automatically builds collections of related images and videos. This evening, Apple has shared another pair of tutorial videos for Memories focused on sharing and customization…

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Apple promoting Photos Memories feature in ‘The Archives’ ad, new tutorial

Zac Hall Jun 20 2017 - 12:25 pm PT

Apple’s latest video series promotes an iOS 10 Photos feature called Memories that automatically builds collections of related images and videos around themes like dates, places, and people. The series includes both a full-length iPhone ad as well as a new tutorial on using the Memories feature.

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