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
Why the iPhone 18 Pro’s variable aperture is its biggest camera upgrade, by a pro photographer
Apple has put a mechanical aperture in the iPhone camera for the first time — here's how that will impact the user experience of the iPhone 18 Pro and Max models that have the feature.
iOS 27 leak suggests major camera upgrades for the iPhone 18 Pro
iOS 27 might include tools that give you more control over the camera app, but it's unclear whether these will be exclusive to the iPhone 18 Pro series.
What to expect at Apple's 'Surprise and shine' event on September 9
Apple's next big event is on September 9, and we're expecting to see loads of announcements — including the first foldable iPhone.
How to get the iOS 27 public beta and try the new AI-powered Siri
Siri has finally got smarter with iOS 27, and the public beta is out now. Here's how to download it and the best features to try first.
I tried Clean Up in the iOS 27 developer beta, and Apple's AI-powered image editing tool is finally worth using
I put an early version of Clean Up in iOS 27 to the test against its iOS 26 equivalent, and the results surprised me.
Apple’s new Child Safety features ‘don't get to where the harm is happening,’ online safety expert says
We spoke to SafeToNet CEO Richard Pursey about where Big Tech companies like Apple are still falling short when it comes to child safety.
I found a hidden ChatGPT setting that changes how hard the AI thinks
The iOS app version of ChatGPT has a great hidden feature for choosing how intelligent you want your answer to be.
The real winner of WWDC 2026 was the iPhone Air — here’s why
At WWDC 2026, Apple gave us one more reason to buy the iPhone Air — and it’s got nothing to do with design or price.
