iOS

iOS, developed by Apple Inc., and launched in 2007, is a mobile operating system that powers iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watch devices. iOS has not only redefined the mobile experience but also influenced the broader technology landscape by setting standards for user interface design, app development, and privacy. Its continuous updates and innovations have consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible on mobile devices, making iOS a dominant force in the technology world.

Detail of a man holding up a smartphone with the Google Maps app visible on screen.
iOS 18 illustrative collage
TikTok app

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iPad is now forced to 'open up' like iPhone, but only for some — here's why
iPad in Apple Store

Apple quiet about its iPhone 'spyware attack' warnings — but the mystery may be solved
iPhone 15


How to backup iPhone
iPhone backup

iOS 18: Everything single thing we know so far
Visual interpretation of iOS 18

iOS 17.5 beta 2 is here: 5 new features on your iPhone
iOS 17 photo illustration

iOS 18 AI features are rumored to be ‘on device.’ But there's a catch.
iPhone 15

Apple says Palestinian flag emoji recommendation when 'Jerusalem' is typed on iPhone will be fixed
The Palestinian emoji iPhone bug

X passkeys are now global. Here's how you can use Face ID, Touch ID to sign in.
X app

Alternative App Stores coming soon to iPhones in the EU
AltStore on mobile device

iOS 17.5 beta 1 is here: 3 new features coming to your iPhone
iOS 17 update on an iPhone

Apple Maps may soon customize directions based on your car type
Apple Maps on a phone

Apple Maps could get a custom routes feature in iOS 18
Apple logo on phone screen

Apple, Google, and Meta are being investigated by the EU under new Big Tech regulation
DMA apps

5 new iOS features you’re not getting because you’re outside the EU
Apple iPhone with the EU flag in the background

Apple will let users download iPhone apps directly from the developers' websites
App Store on iPhone

Sorry Apple Maps! Google Maps may soon be your default app on iOS — for some
Google Maps app on a phone

Apple to let iPhone users delete Safari, easily transition to Android
iPhone 15

iOS 18: 2 new rumored features coming to your iPhone
iOS 18 hero image

Regulators ask Apple why it banned Epic Games' iOS developer account
Epic Games logo on iPhone with Apple logo in the background

iOS 17.4 can automatically add Apple Card purchases to iPhone budgeting apps
Apple Card


Netflix is bringing one of the best games ever to iOS. Here's how to access it.
Hades key art

Apple reverses decision to kill home screen web apps in the EU
Apple iPhone

iMessage dodged EU's 'gatekeeper' label, but WhatsApp didn't. Here's why.
Apple iMessage

Apple looks to be killing web app capabilities. A new EU law might be why.
iPhone user in front of Apple Store
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