iOS is the name of the operating system that powers the iPhone and iPod touch. It is the core software that is loaded onto all devices to enable them to run and support other apps. iOS is to the iPhone what Windows is to PCs or macOS is to Macs.
Evolution of Apple iOS (1.0 – 17)
Below is a history of each version of iOS when it was released and what it added to the platform. Follow the links for more in-depth information about that version.
Apple previewed iOS 18 at WWDC in June 2024. The app will be available to the public in fall 2024.
iOS 18 will bring a variety of new features and improvements to iPhone, with Apple Intelligence standing out as the most significant addition. This AI-powered platform, integrated with Siri and ChatGPT, enables advanced text and image generation. It will be available on the iPhone 15 Pro and later models.
