AWFLWIKIWORLD| iOS | |
|---|---|
 iOS Logo | |
| Developed by | Apple Inc. |
| Launched | June 29, 2007 |
| Creator | Steve Jobs |
| Written in | Swift, Objective-C, C, C++ |
| OS family | Unix-like |
| Market share | 27 percent worldwide |
| Website | apple.com/ios |
iOS is a mobile operating system developed by Apple Inc.. It powers iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices.
App Store
| App Store | |
|---|---|
| Type | App distribution platform |
| Launched | 2008 |
| Owner | Apple Inc. |
| Apps | 2 million plus |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
App Store is the official store for downloading apps on iOS.
iOS Security
| iOS Security | |
|---|---|
| Type | Security system |
| Launched | 2007 |
| Features | Face ID, Touch ID, Encryption |
| Updates | Regular security updates |
| Protection | App sandboxing |
iOS Security provides advanced protection with Face ID, Touch ID and encryption.
Siri
| Siri | |
|---|---|
| Type | Virtual assistant |
| Launched | 2011 |
| Owner | Apple Inc. |
| Platform | iOS |
| Language | Multiple languages |
Siri is the virtual assistant built into iOS for voice commands and tasks.
iOS Versions
| iOS Versions | |
|---|---|
| Type | Operating system versions |
| Latest version | iOS 18 |
| First version | iPhone OS 1 |
| Naming | Numbered versions |
| Update | Yearly |
iOS releases a major update every year with new features for iPhone users.
Ownership
iOS was created by Apple Inc. and launched with the first iPhone in 2007. It is the main competitor to Android by Google.