Every iOS Version, From First to Latest

Fast Summary

• iOS Evolution: Apple’s mobile operating system debuted in 2007 as iPhone OS,eventually renamed iOS in 2010. Key milestones include the launch of the App store (2008), Siri (2011), adn gesture interface with iOS 11 alongside the iPhone X (2017).
• Latest and Upcoming versions: The current version is iOS 18.5, released in September 2024, with continued security updates. A major redesign is expected with iOS 26, coming September 2025.
• Compatibility and Updates: nearly all new features are exclusive to the latest version of iOS; older versions like iOS 15 still recieve limited security updates to protect unsupported devices like older SE and Plus models.
• iPad Differentiation: as 2019, Apple introduced a separate platform for tablets called “iPadOS,” allowing customization specific to larger screens.

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1. !Steve Jobs holding original first-generation iPhone

Caption: Steve Jobs at the iconic launch of the first-generation touchscreen iphone-first revealed mac pro Annual keynote style.

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