iOS is Apple's operating system for the iPhone and one of the most widely used mobile operating systems in the world. Unveiled in June 2007 alongside the original iPhone and renamed from iPhone OS to iOS in 2010, the system is introduced every year at WWDC in June and ships in fall with the new iPhones. Since 2025, Apple synchronizes the version numbers of all its operating systems with the calendar year. iOS brings central features such as Home and Lock Screen customization, Dynamic Island, StandBy, Live Activities, Apple Intelligence, the Liquid Glass design, privacy features like Mail Privacy Protection and App Tracking Transparency, FaceTime, iMessage, Wallet, Apple Pay, and deep integration with iCloud, Apple Watch, AirPods, Mac, iPad, Apple TV and Vision Pro.
Apfelpatient.de has gathered the ongoing developments around iOS under this tag: beta cycles for every new version, detailed coverage of all major features and point updates, tips and tricks for settings, privacy and hidden features, background on security updates and critical bug fixes, comparisons with Android, design analyses of new interfaces, regulatory topics such as the DMA in Europe, and all rumors and reports about upcoming iOS versions.
Anyone wanting to understand iOS in depth, use it more effectively or follow the platform strategy behind Apple's mobile OS has their fixed anchor right here.
With iOS 26, Apple Music expands its song lyrics to include translations and pronunciation guides. All the information on how to use it on iPhone and iPad.
Is Apple Music taking up too much space? Here's how automatic storage management for offline music works on iPhone and iPad.
MacBook Pro performance update: M5 Pro and Max are the focus, while macOS 26.3 is considered a possible starting point.
Apple in February 2026: iOS 26.3, Siri beta and important dates as well as background information on software, services and strategic direction!
Tim Cook makes it clear that Apple's best work is yet to come, pointing to new products, AI, and major changes.
With iOS 26.3, it becomes clear how Apple uses its own modems to create more control, privacy, and new possibilities for the iPhone.
iOS 26.3 Beta 3 is causing problems: Several Continuity features are failing on new iPhones and iPads. Here's what we know so far.
New Apple deadline causes anger: Patreon criticizes iOS rules, but follows the schedule until November 2026 – with consequences for creators.
Apple Intelligence recognizes tasks in text and turns them into reminders, ideal for emails, websites, and structured notes.
Apple releases a new update for the iPhone 5s. iOS 12.5.8 ensures important features remain available many years after the device's initial release.
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