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A mobile operating system developed by Apple
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iOS is made up of Apple Developed mobile operating system. [1] It was first released by Apple on January 9, 2007 Macworld This system, announced at the conference, was originally designed for iPhone I used it, and then I used it iPod touch , iPad Up. iOS and Apple macOS Operating systems, like, belong to classes Unix The commercial operating system. The original system was called iPhone OS, because the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch all use iPhone OS, so in 2010 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference The name was changed to iOS.
On May 14, 2024, Apple pushed the official iOS17.5 update. [50]
Software name
iOS
Online time
January 9, 2007
Last updated time
May 14, 2024
Software language
Swift , Objective-C , C , C++
developers
Apple(Apple)
Software licensing
Apple Mobile device Use
Software size
1.2 to 7.5 GB

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The iOS user interface
The iOS user interface concept is based on being able to use multi-touch Direct operation. Control methods include sliding, light touch switches and keys. System interactions include sliding, tapping, squeezing, and rotating. This design makes iPhone Easier to use. At the bottom of the screen is the Dock bar, where users can pin frequently used programs. At the top of the screen is the status bar. It displays information such as the time, battery level and signal strength. The rest of the screen is used to display the current application. activate iPhone The method of application is to tap the program icon in the home screen, and exit the program by sliding from the bottom of the screen. iPad You can return to the home screen with a five-finger pinching gesture).

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iPhone OS

On March 6, 2008, iPhone OS Officially launched at the Apple Conference Hall. first Beta version It was iPhone OS 1.2, which was available immediately after release.

iOS 4

iOS 4
Apple Jobs held in the United States local time on June 7, 2010 WWDC The 2010 announcement will be original iPhone OS The system was renamed "iOS" and a new generation of the operating system was released:" iOS 4 ", soon to be released iOS 4 The operating system will be released in June iPhone 3GS The phone offers 100 new features, including multitasking, and in addition to running multiple apps at once, the system allows users to organize their growing list of apps through folders. But the old style iPhone Users can't enjoy all the features.

iOS 5

iOS 5
In the early morning of June 7, 2011, Apple's 2011 annual release WWDC The Worldwide Developers Conference was held at the Moscone West convention Center in San Francisco with 5,200 people in attendance. At this press conference, Scott Forstall officially announced that iOS devices have sold 200 million units to date, accounting for mobile worldwide Operating system 44% share, iPad It has sold 25 million units in the 14 months since its release. And more importantly, iOS 5 Move Operating system There you go. Brand new iOS 5 The system has 200 new features. In the early morning of October 13, 2011, Beijing time, Apple Mobile Operating system iOS 5 Officially launched worldwide. iOS 5 In also launched the important OTA System update mode.

iOS 6

iOS 6
Beijing Time on June 12, 2012, Apple in WWDC A brand new one was announced at the conference iOS 6 The operating system. iOS 6 With more than 200 new features, the new Maps app is one of the more notable, using Apple's own design of graphics, for the first time to give users free voice alerts when the car needs to turn Navigation Service. iOS 6 New function Siri New languages of 15 countries and regions, including the Asian region Korean , Chinese (contain Cantonese ).

iOS 7

iOS 7 It was developed by the American company Apple Cell phone and Tablet computer Operating system . Act as iOS 6 The successor to the system was released by Apple on June 10, 2013 WWDC Published on.
iOS 7 [15]
iOS 7 On the basis of the previous generation of iOS operating system has a great improvement. Not only does it feature new app ICONS, but it also redesigns the built-in apps, lock screen interface, and more Notification center Let's wait. iOS 7 Also adopted AirDrop As a way to share and improve the ability to multitask. iOS 7 Will support iPhone 4 The above equipment, iPad 2 The above equipment, iPad mini and iPod Touch 5 The above equipment.
Apple announced on November 15, 2013 iPhone , iPad and iPod touch Pushed the latest iOS 7.0.4 . Apple said in the update log that the update is mainly used to fix some users FaceTime Dead call Bug , but also includes a number of other Bug Repair and detail enhancement. iCloud Improvements to key chains are one of them. This feature is derived from OS X Mavericks, which Apple covered to mobile devices in iOS 7.0.3. iCloud Keychains can help users sync credit card data as well as save it in Safari The website password on your browser.
Another feature that has been improved is Spotlight Search, Apple joined the right Google and Wikipedia The support of... September 2013 iOS 7 When it was officially launched, Apple canceled it Spotlight right Google and Wikipedia The support of...
Apple also updated the old version iOS 6 System, this update is mainly for the fourth generation iPod touch User. As with iOS 7.0.4, the system update with version number iOS 6.1.5 is also used for fixes FaceTime Communicate by telephone Bug . Also, previous generations Apple TV And all received system updates.
On the morning of September 27, 2014, Apple stopped providing signatures for iOS 7.1.2 firmware on Friday. This means that it has been upgraded to the new version iOS 8 Users will not be able to downgrade back to iOS 7.1.2. [16]

iOS 8

iOS 8
In the early morning of June 3, Beijing time, Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference WWDC 2014 kicked off at the MosconeCenter in San Francisco, California, USA. There is no doubt that software is the most important topic at WWDC2014 Apple Conference, where Apple officially announced the latest version of the iOS system version iOS 8 . iOS 8 continued iOS 7 The style, just on the basis of the original style to do some local and detailed optimization, improvement and perfection, more pleasing. First of all iOS 8 The notification center has a new design, canceling the "unread notification" view, accessing more and richer data sources, and can directly reply to short messages in the notification center, and directly reply or delete messages and messages in the lock screen interface iMessage Audio content. Double tap on the multitasking list at Home to see recent contacts, and above the card, tap directly to return texts and make calls.
Safari and Spotlight The updates are all with Mac The Yosemite system remains largely consistent, among which Spotlight Search everything, including apps, music, email, news, restaurants, videos, and more. The method of deleting emails has changed. Swipe left to delete them, and swipe right to add labels and calendars. iOS 8 Yoshiwa Mac Provide the same iCloud Drive Web disk, and iCloud Drive Support for direct use in any application, basically provides the relevant function buttons and options.
The iOS keyboard has been improved with the addition of a predictive prompt feature called Quicktype, which is the best improvement since the traditional keyboard became a touch keyboard. It can tell you what you are going to type in advance, for example, when a text message asks users to choose between dinner or a movie, the message will automatically appear to choose between dinner and a movie. Of course, automatic associative input and self-learning are also more mature.
iMessage The new update adds Tapto Talk voice SMS function, similar to wechat, which can be passed iMessage You can send voice messages or recordings, or short video messages. fire-new iMessage Supports the group function and group DND Settings. In addition, in iMessage Groups also offer photo sharing and location features.
iOS 8 Added Family Sharing, a feature that allows users to share location, photos, calendars, apps, music and videos with family. Parents can find the location of their child through Family Sharing, and the credit card on the main account can also choose whether to authorize it to other family members. Limit one Family Sharing function Apple ID Supports up to 6 people, and the app does not need to be purchased again.
HealthKit is iOS 8 One of the new main features, as rumored HealthKit It's like a system that collects health data about users. in HealthKit At any time, users can view a variety of health and fitness related information, such as blood, heart rate, hydration, blood pressure, nutrition, blood sugar, sleep, breathing rate, blood oxygen saturation and weight. This information comes from sensors built into iOS devices as well as third-party health peripherals. HealthKit Can be used as a storage center for each user's health data, Apple HealthKit Provide third-party application access, and users can provide it to medical institutions when needed.
iOS 8 The photo app has been greatly improved, especially photo management and the new SmartEditing editing function, which allows users to directly edit and beautify photos in the album, such as changing color, brightness, exposure, contrast, color temperature and more iCloud Sync, multiple iOS devices can directly display the same account photos, and get the latest edited effect. As for iCloud Apple said that 5G is free of charge, and it is only $1 per month to increase to 20G, and $4 per month to 200G.
Brand new iOS 8 Hit the mark Siri It provides more intelligent and humanized services, rather than just staying at the most basic functional points. Users can just say Hey,Siri! Without pressing any buttons can be called out Siri Integrate more services provided by third parties, such as Shazam's music recognition, support for point-to-point navigation, new weather information and holiday information.
Much to the excitement of developers and users alike, iOS 8 As many as 4,000 were opened API Interface, Touch ID camera-and-camera API Officially open to developers, even the keyboard input method that has not been open is finally open this time, developers can completely iOS 8 Directly develop third-party input methods. [17]

iOS 9

iOS 9 The new News aggregator app, News, uses recommended reading to make recommendations more accurate, though the service is only available in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia and will not be available in China.
iOS 9 The Apple Map in China has also been enhanced, and some cities support bus navigation, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xi 'an, Hangzhou and other Chinese cities will also support bus navigation, and the richness of map information has also been enhanced.
iOS 9 It also added a split-screen function for multitasking, iPad End added a new item Split View Feature that allows you to swipe to open a second app without leaving the current app. Two apps can be split 50-50, or three-seven, and two apps can work in parallel on the same screen. This function is supported only ipad Air 2 . In addition iOS 9 It also supports the "picture in picture" function. Users can switch to the mail application if they want to browse and send emails when watching videos, and the video will float above the mail window in the form of a small window, and can switch the size at will iPad Air , iPad mini The above can be achieved.
iOS 9 Power management has also been significantly improved, and according to Apple itself, iPhone 6 Use iOS 9 It gives you an hour of extra battery life. In addition, iOS 9 The upgrade only requires 1.4GB of space, and users do not need to be frustrated about the lack of upgrade space. [18]

iOS 10

Beijing time on June 14, 2016 at 1:00 AM, Apple Developer conference WWDC 2016 in San Francisco, Apple Systems iOS 10 The official debut. [19] Beijing time on September 8, 2016, Apple officially launched iOS 10 . iOS 10 The official version was fully pushed at 1:00 AM on September 14, Beijing time. [20]
In the early morning of March 28, 2017, Apple released the official version of iOS 10.3, and the new system can be said to be iOS 10 The third major update, which adds quite a few new features, such as CarPlay Interface improvements, new apps to turn animations on and off, and new Settings to integrate Apple ID Account information, etc. [21]

iOS 11

iOS 11 Middle Apple introduced a brand new Files File app, which will make it easy for iOS users to manage, edit and share data. [22]
iOS 11 The file application is replaced iCloud Drive Application, from many aspects to improve the user in iPhone and iPad Experience managing files on. At the bottom of the file application there are Browse and recent tabs, in the browse TAB users can quickly navigate to save in iCloud Or files on the user's device, along with recently deleted and favorite and tags. When browsing files and folders, users can tap the Select button in the top right corner to bring up editing options, or hold down to bring up more options.
On January 23, 2018, Apple pushed an update to iOS 11.2.5, mainly adding support for the Home Pod smart speaker, so that it can pass Siri Read the news. [23]
On March 30, 2018, the iOS 11.3 update was officially pushed, including stability improvements and bug fixes. In addition to the ability to swipe the bus card, it also brought ARKit 1.5, new Animoji Facial expressions, personal health management, iPhone Battery Health (Beta) and other major upgrades. [24]

iOS 12

iOS 12 The system adds Do Not Disturb before bedtime, which creates a clean and empty notification screen to help users sleep more easily at night. Second, Apple also released the ability to group notifications.
iOS 12 Added a new feature called "Screen Time". Screen time will provide the user with the usage of the device in the last 24 hours or the last 7 days. Parents can use screen time to see how their children are using the device, or by creating 'quotas' to limit apps, content and control privacy Settings. [25]
iOS 12 Can use mobile phone in AR Scenario to achieve measurement, while developing AR Application tool platform ARKit Update to ARKit 2.0. In addition, AR Also added multi-person interactive function, live demonstration AR Play with Lego game scenes, in addition to the bricks themselves, but also explore the story in the Lego building world, and even Lego little people are dynamic.
iOS 12 The album has a new search function, which can intelligently identify photos and improve the accuracy and precision of search. For example, photos will provide "for you" tags, provide suggestions for selected photo effects, and suggest whether you should send certain photos to someone. [26]

iOS 13

At 1:00 am Beijing Time on June 4, 2019, WWDC (Apple Worldwide Developers Conference) 2019 in America SAN Jose Held at the McEnery Convention Center. The most noteworthy thing in this conference is the upgrade of the iOS version, iOS 13 The new features are interesting. [27]
1. Overall performance optimization. In iOS Face ID Unlocking speed is 30% faster, software update time is 60% less, and software opening speed is twice as fast. [27]
2. Dark mode. iOS 13 New dark mode is supported, and the overall system color scheme will match the new dark mode. At the same time, music will also support dark mode.
3. Enrich map functions. The built-in maps feature in iOS has been optimized. Apple will complete all Street View maps in the United States. New maps will be used 3D Modeling. At the same time, the street view details in the map were preserved. [27]
4. Privacy and Security. new iOS 13 There are a lot of privacy details. When using the app, you will be prompted with privacy-related content. Use Face ID Log in FaceBook and Google It will protect a lot of personal privacy. Face ID Will open API Third-party software is supported for login. [27]
5. More interesting shooting. There are more interesting features in shooting. Picture support timeline function view. The album will automatically identify the content taken in the same scene, which is more in line with the user's view of the photo scene. [27]
6. HomeKit Home monitors are supported. The surveillance video will be encrypted and uploaded iCloud . [27]
Memoji is coming to iOS. Memoji will support it A9 Processors and above for Apple devices. [27]
8, Apple family audio configuration function increased. AirPods support Siri Read and convert speech to text to reply to messages. It's easier to share music on other phones. HomePod More than 100,000 radio stations will be supported. [27]
9. New Carplay The interface supports more information while new Carplay support Siri .
10. Comparison iOS 12 , iOS 13 superior Siri The pronunciation is more human, and the voice interaction is no longer cold. [27]

iOS 14

iOS14
June 23, 2020, in WWDC At the Worldwide Developers Conference 2020, Apple released iOS 14 For the first time (officially) introduced its latest edition iPhone Software, which brings the biggest change to the iOS home screen in years: small add-ons. [4]
On January 17, 2022, the Chinese version of iPhone XS Max once again turned on the signature verification of iOS 14.1 (18A8395) version, which users can perform Tier Down [31] .

iOS 15

June 8, 2021, in WWDC 2021 Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple released iOS 15 It is further improved through powerful functional updates iPhone Experience. iOS 15 make FaceTime Video calls are more natural, SharePlay sharing experiences are introduced, notifications are managed in new ways to help users stay focused, and information is more intelligently captured through photos and searches. The Maps app introduces a wonderful new way to explore the world, the redesigned weather app presents data in full-screen mode and more images, the wallet app adds support for home keys and ids, Safari The browser's new TAB bar design and TAB groups further simplify the web experience. iOS 15 Also contains Siri New privacy control options for email, email, and other aspects of the system further protect user information. [28]
ios 15.1 Beta3
On October 7, 2021, Apple pushed iOS 15.1 Beta3, adding ProRes recording. [29]
iOS 15.2 Beta
On November 17, 2021, according to 9to5 Mac, Apple's iOS 15.2 Beta leaked the new "SportsKit" framework [30] .
iOS 15.6
In May 2022, Apple released the first updates to iOS 15.6 (internal version number: 19G5027e) and iPadOS 15.6 for public beta testers. [32]
On June 1, 2022, Apple pushed the iOS/iPadOS 15.6 Developer Preview Beta 2 update (internal version number: 19G5037d) to iPhone and iPad users, 13 days after the last release. [33]
iOS 15.7
On September 13, 2022, Apple pushed the iOS 15.7/iPadOS 15.7 update (internal version number: 19H12) to iPhone users. In addition to fixing security issues with contacts, maps, Safari, Safari extensions, shortcuts, and WebKit, the iOS15.7 and iPadOS15.7 updates also address multiple kernel vulnerabilities. [35]
iOS15.7.8
On July 25, 2023, Apple pushed the iOS 15.7.8 update (internal version number: 19H364) to iPhone users, 32 days after the last release. [45]

iOS 16

On August 24, 2022, Apple pushed it to iPhone users iOS 16 Developer Preview Beta 7 update (internal version: 20A5356a). [34]
iOS 16.1
On September 28, 2022, Apple announced that in the latest iOS 16.1 Beta 3 beta, Apple added a new on-off option to the App Store Settings that allows apps to automatically start downloading their in-app after downloading and before users start it for the first time The CONTENT. [36]
In October 2022, Apple officially announced that its operating system iOS 16.1 would be released on October 24. [37]
On November 10, 2022, Apple officially pushed the official version of iOS 16.1.1 to users. [38]
iOS 16.2
On December 14, 2022, Apple pushed the iOS 16.2 update to iPhone users, which added several important features, such as "Infinity", a digital whiteboard App that can insert pictures/videos, notes, links, shapes, and more, while also collaborating with friends and colleagues. The new features of Apple Music can adjust the volume of the original vocals in real time, display lyrics in real time, enhance vocals, and play background sounds. In addition, the update also improves and fixes the automatic recognition and filtering of iMessage spam, optimizes features such as "car crash detection" on iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models, and addresses everything from graphics drivers to WebKit to the kernel. This includes errors in Safari, weather, photos, and more. [39]
iOS 16.3
On January 11, 2023, Apple pushed the iOS16.3 Developer Preview Beta 2 update (internal version number: 20D5035i) to iPhone users. [40]
On January 19, 2023, Apple announced that iOS 16.3 will be available to iPhone users next week, bringing a number of new features and enhancements to iPhone users worldwide. [41]
On January 26, 2023, Apple recently released the official version of iOS 16.3 update, the main features include new security key support for Apple ID and support for the second generation HomePod. The update also includes a small number of Bug fixes and improvements . [42]
iOS 16.5
In April 2023, Apple released the third public Beta version of iOS16.5 for members of the beta test project, two weeks after Apple last released the public beta version. [43]
iOS 16.6
On July 25, 2023, Apple pushed the iOS 16.6 update (internal version number: 20G75) to iPhone users, 32 days after the last release.

iOS 17

On June 5, 2023, Apple launched the all-new iOS 17 System. The system is optimized for how Siri wakes up, and now you just have to say "Siri." Apple has introduced NameDrop, a feature that will allow business cards to be exchanged with the touch of a phone. iOS 17 also supports a new standby display that displays the clock, calendar, and other information when the phone is lying horizontally. [44]
On January 26, 2024, Apple responded that opening third-party app stores, non-WebKit engine browsers, etc., are currently only available in Europe (planned from March 2024 onwards). To limit the risk, Apple requires alternative app stores to be notarized to check for malware and viruses, but Apple does not evaluate the content of apps. While notarization would add safeguards, Apple says there are also risks associated with alternative app store systems. [46]
On February 9, 2024, Apple pushed the iOS 17.3.1 update (internal version number: 21D61) to iPhone users, 17 days after the last release. [47]
On March 6, 2024, Apple pushed the iOS 17.4 update to iPhone users. [49]
On May 14, 2024, Apple pushed the official iOS17.5 update. [50]
May 27, 2024, IT House news, Apple is pushing an emergency update notification for some iPhone users. This update helps protect FaceTime calls against fraud and other security risks. The emergency update, iOS 17.5.1, was released on May 21, IT House inquiries have learned. [51]

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iOS Development History
Release date
Version number
May 21, 2024
iOS 17.5.1 [51]
27 March 2008
2.0 Beta2
April 8, 2008
2.0 Beta3
April 23, 2008
2.0 Beta4
May 6, 2008
2.0 Beta5
29 May 2008
2.0 Beta6
June 19, 2008
2.0 Beta7
June 26, 2008
2.0 Beta8
July 24, 2008
2.1 Beta1
July 30, 2008
2.1 Beta2
August 8, 2008
2.1 Beta3
25 September 2008
2.2 Beta1
November 20, 2008
2.2
March 17, 2009
3.0 Beta1
March 31, 2009
3.0 Beta2
April 14, 2009
3.0 Beta3
April 28, 2009
3.0 Beta4
June 17, 2009
3.0
June 30, 2009
3.1 Beta1
July 15, 2009
3.1 Beta2
July 28, 2009
3.1 Beta3
September 9, 2009
3.1
March 10, 2010
3.2 Beta4
March 17, 2010
3.2 Beta5
June 21, 2010
4.0
September 10, 2010
4.1
November 1, 2010
4.2
March 10, 2011
4.3
June 6, 2011
5.0 Beta1
October 13, 2011
5.0
December 1, 2011
5.1 Beta1
March 8, 2012
5.1
June 6, 2012
6.0 Beta1
September 20, 2012
6.0
June 11, 2013
7.0 Beta1
June 27, 2013
7.0 Beta2
July 9, 2013
7.0 Beta3
July 30, 2013
7.0 Beta4
August 7, 2013
7.0 Beta5
August 16, 2013
7.0 Beta6
September 10, 2013
7.0 GM version
September 18, 2013
7.0
September 21, 2013
7.0.1 (iPhone 5c/5s Global only)
September 27, 2013
7.0.2
October 23, 2013
7.0.3
November 15, 2013
7.0.4
January 27, 2014
7.0.5 (iPhone 5c/5s Global only)
November 19, 2013
7.1 Beta1
February 22, 2014
7.0.6 and 6.1.6
March 11, 2014
7.1
April 23, 2014
7.1.1
June 2, 2014
8.0 Beta1
June 18, 2014
8.0 Beta2
June 30, 2014
7.1.2
July 8, 2014
8.0 Beta3
July 22, 2014
8.0 Beta4
August 5, 2014
8.0 Beta5
September 17, 2014
8.0
September 24, 2014
8.0.1
September 26, 2014
8.0.2
October 20, 2014
8.1
November 18, 2014
8.1.1
December 10, 2014
8.1.2
January 27, 2015
8.1.3
March 9, 2015
8.2
April 8, 2015
8.3
June 30, 2015
8.4
August 13, 2015
8.4.1
September 16, 2015
9.0
September 30, 2015
9.0.2
October 21, 2015
9.1
December 8, 2015
9.2
January 19, 2016
9.2.1
March 21, 2016
9.3
March 31, 2016
9.3.1
May 16, 2016
9.3.2
July 18, 2016
9.3.3
August 4, 2016
9.3.4
August 25th, 2016
9.3.5
September 13, 2016
10.0
September 13, 2016
10.0.1
September 23, 2016
10.0.2
October 17, 2016
10.0.3 (iPhone7 and iPhone7 Plus only)
October 24, 2016
10.1
October 31, 2016
10.1.1
December 12, 2016
10.2
January 23, 2017
10.2.1
March 27, 2017
10.3
April 3, 2017
10.3.1
May 15, 2017
10.3.2
July 19, 2017
10.3.3
September 19, 2017
11.0
September 26, 2017
11.0.1
October 3, 2017
11.0.2
October 11, 2017
11.0.3
October 31, 2017
11.1
November 9, 2017
11.1.1
November 16, 2017
11.1.2
December 14, 2017
11.2.1
January 9, 2018
11.2.2
January 24, 2018
11.2.5
February 20, 2018
11.2.6
March 30, 2018
11.3
April 25, 2018
11.3.1
May 30, 2018
11.4
July 10, 2018
11.4.1
September 18, 2018
12.0
October 9, 2018
12.0.1
October 31, 2018
12.1
December 6, 2018
12.1.1
December 18, 2018
12.1.2 (16C101)
December 20, 2018
12.1.2 (16C104)
January 23, 2019
12.1.3
February 8, 2019
12.1.4
March 26, 2019
12.2
May 14, 2019
12.3
May 25, 2019
12.3.1
June 11, 2019
12.3.2 (iPhone 8 Plus only)
July 23, 2019
12.4
August 27, 2019
12.4.1
September 20, 2019
13.0
September 25, 2019
13.1
September 27, 2019
12.4.2
September 28, 2019
13.1.1
October 1, 2019
13.1.2
October 16, 2019
13.1.3
October 29, 2019
13.2 and 12.4.3
November 8, 2019
13.2.2
November 19, 2019
13.2.3
December 11, 2019
13.3 and 12.4.4
January 29, 2020
13.3.1 and 12.4.5
March 25, 2020
13.4 and 12.4.6
April 8, 2020
13.4.1
May 21, 2020
13.5 and 12.4.7
June 2, 2020
13.5.1
July 16, 2020
13.6 and 12.4.8
August 13, 2020
13.6.1
September 2, 2020
13.7
September 17, 2020
14.0
September 25th, 2020
14.0.1
October 21, 2020
14.1
November 6, 2020
14.2 (18B92) and 12.4.9
November 19, 2020
14.2 (18B111) (iPhone 12 series only)
November 20, 2020
14.2.1 (iPhone 12 series only)
December 15, 2020
14.3 and 12.5
January 12, 2021
12.5.1
January 27, 2021
14.4
March 9, 2021
14.4.1
March 27, 2021
14.4.2 and 12.5.2
April 27, 2021
14.5
May 4, 2021
14.5.1 and 12.5.3
May 25, 2021
14.6
June 15, 2021
12.5.4
July 20, 2021
14.7
July 27, 2021
14.7.1
September 14, 2021
14.8
September 21, 2021
15.0
September 24, 2021
12.5.5
October 2, 2021
15.0.1
October 12, 2021
15.0.2
October 26, 2021
15.1
October 27, 2021
14.8.1

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relay

Use one device to continue processing unfinished operations on other devices. Many Apple apps support "relay" functions, such as: "Mail", Safari Browser, Pages Manuscript, Numbers A table, Keynote Lectures, "maps," "messages," "reminders," "calendars," and "contacts," and even some third-party apps support it. To use Relay, you must use the same on all devices Apple ID To log in, devices must have Bluetooth turned on in Settings and be within Bluetooth coverage of each other (approximately 10 meters or 33 feet). [5]

Siri

Siri
Siri Let you use voice to send messages, schedule meetings, check the latest scores, and more. Just say what you want to do, Siri I can do it for you. Siri You can understand what you're saying, know what you're thinking, and even respond. In iOS Siri New look, new sound and new features. Its interface has been redesigned to fade into the top layer of any screen. Siri Answer questions faster and access more information sources, such as Wikipedia. It can take on more tasks, such as returning calls, playing voice mail, adjusting screen brightness, and much more.

FaceTime

With just one tap, you can use your iOS device to get through WLAN or 4G Network to make video calls with others, can also be in iPhone or iPad Top pass Cellular network Do it with friends FaceTime Talk. It's so far away, but it feels so close.

Apple Music

Apple Music More than just a music app, it includes a music service, an Internet radio station, and a music social platform. Apple wants to use Apple Music Integrate all services related to music, rely on the existing Apple Pay system and user base, cultivate user habits, and gather users. Apple Music With about 3 million songs at launch, Apple Music The way of cooperation in China is directly signed with the record company, not grafted on QQ , NetEase On a music service, Apple Music You can download purchased music. The downside is that, Apple Music The main language of the music is non-Chinese, and the download format is AAC , AAC The format has a maximum bitrate of 256k, and users looking for lossless may be disappointed. [6] Paid subscriptions are set at RMB10 per month for individuals, RMB15 per month for families (up to five devices at the same time), RMB5 per month for students and RMB100 per year for individuals. In June 2019, Apple Music The number of paid registered users has exceeded 60 million. [7]

iMessage

iMessage It's a better messaging service than SMS because with it, you can get through WLAN Network connection with any iOS device or Mac Users send and receive messages for free. And there is no limit to the amount of information. So you can send text messages to your heart's content, as well as photos, videos, location information and contacts. iMessage SMS service is included.

Safari browser

Safari Is an extremely popular mobile web browser. Not only can you use the reader to block out distractions on the web, but you can also save a reading list for offline browsing. iCloud Tabs keep track of web pages that have been opened on each device, so what was last viewed on one device can be picked up where it left off on the other.

Control center

Control center
Control center Create quick access to the controls and apps you need when you need them. Just swipe up from any screen (including the lock screen) to switch to airplane mode, turn your wireless LAN on or off, adjust your screen brightness, and more, and you can even use your new flashlight for lighting. So much control at your fingertips. You can turn Airplane mode on or off, WLAN, Bluetooth and Do not disturb mode, lock the orientation of the screen or adjust its brightness, play, pause or skip a song, and connect to support AirPlay It also provides quick access to flashlights, timers, calculators and cameras.

Notification center

Notification center Keeps you on top of new emails, missed calls, to-do lists and more.

multitasking

Multitasking is always a shortcut to switching between apps. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen in the home screen to bring up the multitasking screen. iOS keeps track of the apps you've recently used and displays them on the screen for quick access.

Camera

iOS's camera feature brings all of your shooting modes to the fore, including Photo, video, Panorama mode, and the new square mode. With a swipe, you can shoot the picture you want, the way you like, in an instant. And new filters allow you to enjoy each photo even more. You can add a retro flavor to your photos, improve the contrast, or feel the charm of black and white, and you can get creative with your art.

Airdrop

Sending photos or documents via text message or email is fine. But if someone is right next to you, text messages or emails can suddenly feel like a lot of work. Enter AirDrop for iOS, which quickly and easily shares photos, videos, contacts, and everything in any app with a share button. Just tap Share and select your shared object. AirDrop Will use wireless network and Bluetooth to do the rest, not only do not need to set up, and the transmission is encrypted, can strictly protect the security of the shared content. With airdrop, you can share a photo or video with one or more specified people. Just tap the "Share" button, select the person you want to share with, and the rest of the airdrop will do it for you. When you run iOS, contacts running iOS in your address book will automatically see you in the airdrop. But you can also let all the nearby iOS, macOS Users see you, or don't let anyone see you. One tap at the control center, and everything's done. The recipient has the option to save everything you send. In this case, the content is saved to the appropriate location: the photo is in the photo app, and the pass is in the photo app Passbook The contact information is added to the address book, and so on. In iOS 13.1, the new U1 chip uses ultra-broadband technology, for iPhone 11 , iPhone 11 Pro or iPhone 11 Pro Max Brings spatial awareness. In this way, when selecting the object of the airdrop, only need to iPhone On the other one iPhone That's it. [3]

Look up

The "Find" function helps users find Apple devices by positioning, ringing, and other methods. If it's difficult to retrieve, the security features in Find can make it harder for someone else to use or sell a lost device. Off Find my iPhone Or erase the device, both Apple ID And password. Even though the information on the device has been erased, Find my iPhone The custom information can still be displayed. Whoever wants to reactivate the device needs to input it Apple ID And password.

App Store

What the App Store has Application program It is the largest of all mobile operating systems, with tens of thousands of apps in almost every category. Apple Provides a wealth of tools and tools for third party developers API So they can design apps that take full advantage of the advanced technology embedded in each iOS device. All apps in one place, just use yours Apple ID To easily access, search, and purchase these apps.

iCloud

iCloud You can store things like photos, apps, emails, contacts, calendars and documents and push them wirelessly to all your devices. If you use iPad Take photos or edit calendar events, iCloud To make sure it shows up in yours Mac , iPhone and iPodtouch On, without you having to do anything.

CarPlay

In-car iOS
CarPlay Combine your iOS device, as well as the iOS usage experience, with the vehicle's Instrument panel Systems seamlessly integrated. If your car is equipped with CarPlay support, you will be able to connect iPhone 5 Or update the model and use the car's built-in display and controls, or Siri The no-look function interacts with it. You can easily and securely make calls, listen to music, send and receive messages, use navigation, and more. All the design, to make iPhone Focus on your needs so you can focus on yours steer . [2]

Software update

iOS update
iOS can be updated for free. When updates are released, you can download them wirelessly iPhone , iPad or iPod touch . Your device can remind you to download the latest version. So you won't miss out on all the great features in the new update. [8]

Audio sharing

Audio sharing function [9]
In iOS 13.1, Apple added an audio sharing feature that allows iPhone Connect two pairs at the same time AirPods "So two people can listen to one song at the same time. Apple sometimes refers to this feature as" AirPods Share audio ", but the feature is not limited to AirPods . In fact, any wireless headset with an H1 or W1 processor supports this feature, including some Beats Headphones.

Battery health

In iOS 11.3, users can manage in the updated "Battery Health (Beta)", in addition to Apple also disclosed the maximum capacity of the battery information, you can view the battery loss in real time. After updating to iOS 11.3 Beta2, the performance management feature is initially disabled, but will be enabled later if the device experiences an unexpected shutdown. If the battery is in good condition, the system will tell you that the battery currently supports normal peak performance, so there is no need to worry about anything else. If the phone triggers a peak, performance management can be turned off manually (in the red circle), but the performance management feature is disabled and cannot be manually enabled again. The feature will only automatically turn on again in the event of an unexpected shutdown, at which point the option to disable it will also be provided. This function is supported only Apple Regular batteries supported. [10]
In iOS 13.1, iPhone XR , iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max The performance management feature of the Company prevents unexpected device shutdowns and provides the option to disable this feature when an unexpected shutdown occurs.
When "Battery health" cannot be verified iPhone XR , iPhone XS , iPhone XS Max And whether the battery used in the updated model is new and genuine Apple The system will send a notification when the battery is running. [3]

Deep Fusion

On October 3, Apple officially released the first developer preview Beta update for iOS 13.2 with version number 17B5059g. This update is also for iPhone 11 , iPhone 11 Pro , iPhone 11 Pro Max The user brought Deep Fusion Camera technology.
It is reported that Deep Fusion It uses machine learning to take a photo in low to medium light, take nine photos in a row and finally synthesize a high-detail, low-noise image. Apple Senior Vice President Phil Schiller called it a "crazy photography algorithm" at the launch. But in iPhone 11 When the series was released, Deep Fusion The feature is not yet ready, so there is no new with it iPhone Launch together. although iPhone 11 And the 11 Pro's camera is impressive, but Deep Fusion It will allow the camera to shoot excellent pictures in indoor and medium lighting conditions. [11]
After upgrading to the latest beta version of iOS 13.2, in Deep Fusion Features under the blessing of Apple iPhone 11 The proof is more detailed, but it opens to the naked eye Deep Fusion The color of the sample after the function seems to be more "light". [12]
towards iPhone 11 For users, iOS version 13.2 starts, Deep Fusion The function will be officially enabled. Deep Fusion Rely on... A13 Biomimetic neural network engine for a new image processing system. Deep Fusion Advanced machine learning techniques are used to process the photo pixel by pixel to optimize the texture, detail and noise reduction of various parts of the photo. Not only that, iPhone 11 Series users can also change the frame rate and resolution while recording video.

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secure

From the moment you turn on your device, iOS provides you with built-in security. iOS has specifically designed low-level hardware and firmware features to prevent malware And viruses; It's also designed for higher levels OS Features to help ensure security when accessing personal information and corporate data. To protect your privacy, apps that get location information from your calendar, contacts, reminders, and photos must first get your permission. You can set a password lock to prevent unauthorized access to your device, and configure it to allow the device to delete all data after multiple failed attempts to enter the password. The password also automatically encrypts and protects your stored emails and allows third-party apps to store them Data encryption . iOS supports encryption Network communication It can be used by apps to protect sensitive information during transmission. If your device is lost or stolen, you can use Find to locate your device on a map and remotely erase all the data. Once your iPhone When you get it back, you can restore all the data you backed up last time.

multilingual

iOS devices are available worldwide. Choose from more than 30 languages, and you can easily switch between them. Because the iOS keyboard is software-based, you can choose from more than 50 different layouts that support language-specific features, including diacritics for characters and Japanese related character options. In addition, the built-in dictionary supports more than 50 languages, VoiceOver It can read screen content in more than 35 languages, and voice control can read more than 20 languages.

Business use

Businesses around the world are turning to iOS devices because of their enterprise-specific features and high levels of security. iOS compatible Microsoft Exchange And standard servers that send wirelessly pushed email, calendars, and contacts. iOS in transfer, in-device waiting and iTunes The three different stages of backup encrypt the information separately to ensure the security of your data. You can safely pass industry standards VPN The protocol connects to private enterprise networks, and companies can also easily deploy it within their enterprise using profiles iPhone .

study

With iOS, iPhone , iPad and iPod touch Can become an excellent learning tool. You can use your calendar to keep track of all your classes and activities, reminders to help you get to appointments and study groups on time, and use the memo app to jot down lists or dictate good ideas. With built-in WLAN The ability to research or compose emails online, and even add photos or file attachments; Use voice memos to record interviews, reading examples, study guides, or class lectures. Whether it is word definition, practicing French vocabulary, or finding the position of the lumbar spine, you can App Store Find the corresponding app.

Market share

Apple in the global market iPhone Shipments have exceeded 100 million units, nearly doubling year-on-year. Five years after entering the mobile phone market, Apple is expected to ship more than 100 million phones in 2012. China will be a key market for Apple, and Apple's market share will continue to rise rapidly. iPhone The product's first-quarter revenue was $22.7 billion. More created iPhone 4 A record of more than 600,000 units sold in a single day. The Apple App Store is an app that Apple Inc. offers to individual software developers or large companies to sell their own software iPhone , iPad perhaps iPod touch Place on the application software. Developers can upload their own software and games App Store . Apple announced in the early morning of May 16 local time, App Store More than 50 billion apps have been downloaded. [13]

Privacy Policy

On September 22, 2018, Apple made changes to its Privacy Policy. The rating function will be based on the number of phone calls and emails made by users to counter fraud. In order to identify and prevent fraud while shopping, information while using your own device, including the number of phone calls and emails received and sent, to compile credit ratings, with these changes will prevent fraud. The new changes also apply to devices that can't send emails or make phone calls. [14]

SDK technology

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On October 17, 2007, Steve Jobs The software development kit was announced in an open letter posted on Apple's website. It will be available to third-party developers in February 2008. The software development kit was released on March 6, 2008, and allows developers to develop iPhone and iPod touch The app and test it called "iPhone Phone Simulator". However, only in the pay up iPhone The phone development plan costs after the application can be released. Ever since Xcode After 3.1 was released, Xcode It becomes a development environment for developing IOS software.
Because iOS comes from OS X The core evolved, so the development tools are also based on Xcode .
the SDK You need an Intel processor running OS X Leopard Mac Can be used. Other operating systems, including Microsoft the Windows Operating system and older versions Mac OS X None of them.
SDK It's free to download, but in order to Release software , developers must join iPhone Developer program, where one step requires payment to get Apple The approval of... By joining, developers will get a license that allows them to distribute the software they write to Apple App Store . There are three ways to distribute software: through App Store , can be applied only among employees within the enterprise through enterprise configuration, and can also be used based on" Ad-hoc "And upload up to 100 copies iPhone .
This release iPhone The appearance of software forms so that people can not be based GPLv3 The license code to distribute the software. Any basis GPLv3 any-code Developer Must also get GPLv3 The authorization of... At the same time, developers in the dispersion of the release has been GPLv3 enabling Application software The same must be provided by Apple The key is provided to allow the upload of the modified version of the software.

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iPhone The development of the iOS system requires the use of controls. Developers on iOS have problems with how interfaces and interactions are presented, control Solved the problem. make iPhone Compared with older mobile phones, the user interface is more friendly and flexible, and easy for users to use. Below is iPhone Commonly used control :

window

UIWindow, iPhone The rule is one window, multiple views, the window is the lowest level you see in the app display, he is fixed, basically can not pay much attention to, but to know how each layer is structured.

view

UIView is the basis for users to build an interface, all the controls are drawn on this page, you can think of it as a canvas, you can add controls through UIView, and use controls to interact with users and pass data.
Windows and views are the most basic classes needed to create any type of user interface. A window represents a geometric area on the screen, while a view class uses its own functions to draw different controls, such as navigation bars, buttons are attached to the view class, and a view is linked to a window.

View controller

The view controller UIViewController, you can think of it as managing and controlling the view UIView that you're going to use, you can control which specific UIView you're going to display in this UIViewController. In addition, the view controller has added additional features, such as built-in rotating screen, transition animation, and support for events such as touch.

UIKit

1. Display a view of the data
UITextView: Presents text paragraphs to the user and allows the user to enter their own text using the keyboard.
UILabel: Implements short read-only text that can be used to select colors, fonts, and sizes for labels by setting view properties.
UIImageView: You can load images from UIImage to UIImageView, and after loading you can specify the position and size of the display.
UIWebView: Can provide a display HTML . PDF And other advanced Web The CONTENT. include xls , word Such documents, etc.
MKMapView: You can embed maps into your app through MKMapView. Very hot LBS Apps are built around that. You can also annotate maps with custom annotation information in combination with the MKAnnotationView and MKPinAnnotationView classes.
UIScrollView: Usually used to render something larger than a normal program window. You can scroll horizontally and vertically to see the entire content, and you can zoom.
2. Make the selection view
UIAlertView: Allows the user to select or display text to the user through the warning view.
UIActionSheet: Similar to UIAlertView, but allows you to manipulate a form when there are more options, it provides a menu that scrolls up from the bottom of the screen.
3. Other
UIButton: Basically a button that we normally touch, and when triggered can call the method we want to execute.
UISegmentControl: Select the button that allows you to set multiple selections, triggering the corresponding items to call different methods.
UISwitch: Switch button. The switch can be on or off.
UISlideer: Sliding button, commonly used to control volume, etc.
UITextField: Displays a text segment that displays the given text.
UITableView: Table view, you can define the table view you want, table header and table row can be customized.
UIPickerView: Selection bar, usually used for date selection.
UISearchBar: Search bar, generally used for searching function.
UIToolBar: Toolbar: Generally used for the main page frame.
UIActivityIndicatorView: Progress bar, generally used to display the download progress.
UIProgressView: Progress bar, generally used to display the progress bar of the download.
But with iPhone The popularity of the development, iPhone The native interface control can not meet the increasing functional needs of the product, which has become a big contradiction. iPhone Users are encouraged to innovate, so there are more iPhone control To enable developers to apply existing technologies to iPhone Platform and create a better desktop, Web And mobile apps. Other based on iPhone the control , for example: ComponentOne Studio for iPhone Let's wait.

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On February 17, 2024, according to foreign media reports, Cybersecurity firm Group-IB has revealed a new Trojan called "GoldDigger" that targets iOS users in an attempt to steal their bank account information. [48]