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
Apple is not rolling out a privacy display feature despite viral videos
Viral videos of an alleged Apple privacy screen tool are circulating, but despite how convincing they are, it's all fake.
iOS 26.5 beta contains bad news for Siri and Apple Maps — but there's a major privacy bonus for iPhone messaging
iOS 26.5 brings back end-to-end encryption when messaging Android users, but it also brings us one step closer to ads in Apple Maps.
Apple iOS age checks are tempting users to switch to Android
OPINION The impact of the UK's age verification law continues, with Apple implementing age checks for iOS 26.4 users, and some already plan to flee to Android.
I can’t believe Apple still won’t change the most frustrating thing about iOS
It’s baffling that, after nearly 20 years of iOS, Apple still won’t let you easily place apps where you want them.
Liquid Glass ‘isn’t going anywhere’ in iOS 27
Apple will reportedly focus on performance and stability in iOS 27, but Liquid Glass could get an important customization tweak.
Wish GTA 6 was free, anime, and actually coming out soon? PS5 exclusive Neverness to Everness could be your next open-world obsession
Free-to-play open world anime game Neverness to Everness finally has a release date.
iOS 26.4 will bring these 5 upgrades to your iPhone, but not the new Siri
The iOS 26.4 beta has plenty of new features, but the new Apple Intelligence-powered Siri isn’t one of them.
Siri’s AI overhaul could face another embarrassing delay
Siri's Gemini-powered overhaul has reportedly been delayed yet again, so don't count on seeing it in iOS 26.4.
