iOS 1 to iOS 3: The beginning of the iPhone and iPod Touch
Until the release of iOS 4, there was the term "iOS" yet. Previously, the new Firmware have been referred to the versions as "iPhoneOS" or "iPhone Software". Major Updates were up to iOS 4 for the user of the iPod Touch, even for a fee: New features it was only for 8,99 Euro.
- iOS 1.0: The first Version with the code name "Alpine" was on 9. January 2007 completed. A publication was held but never. Under the circumstances, the first iPhone was presented with this Firmware.
- iOS 1.0.0: Under the code name "Heavenly" was on the 29. In June 2007, the first Version of iOS with the first iPhone released. Of today Standard Apps like Mail, calendar, and messages were then largely unavailable. In later Updates, such as iOS 1.1.1 a number of small features have been added to the iTunes Store only came with an Update.
- iOS 2: Released in July 2008, included iOS 2, among other things, the App Store. Previously, only the default Apps from Apple were not available. The much more frequently used Emojis were first introduced with iOS 2.2.
- iOS 3: In June 2009, Apple released with iOS 3, a number of new functions: texts were copy-and-paste, MMS messages are supported, the Spotlight search, voice control, Tethering, and the feature "Find my iPhone" were introduced. For the first iPhone with iOS 3.1.3 is the last supported Version.
The first iPhone from Apple
iOS 4 to iOS 6: The progress continues
- iOS 4: In the summer of 2010, iOS was always more to the as we know it today. Apps running thanks to Multitasking in the Background, the Skype-Alternative "FaceTime" has been introduced, folders, create, App the manufacturer can advertising to integrate and the Lockscreen-the image can now be changed. The features AirPrint and AirPlay followed with iOS 4.2.
- iOS 5 In October 2011, the time was ripe for iOS 5. The notification center, voice assistant Siri and iCloud will be introduced to three features, which are still today an integral and important part of iOS. iMessage, Newsstand and reminders, Apple introduced also here.
- iOS 6 In September 2012, Apple launches its competing product to Google Maps with the simple name "cards". According to Twitter, is now also carried out a General Integration of Facebook into the System. Photos via photo stream on multiple devices, sync and also the Passbook App is available for the first Time. Almost every System App has been redesigned in iOS 6, Apple greatly.
iPhone 4 with iOS 4
iOS 7 to iOS 9: iPhone, iPad and iPod in the new Design
- iOS 7: Since September 2013, iOS 7 is available for Download. Visually, much has happened: All of the App Icons have been redrawn for a fresh Look, as he is yet to see in iOS 9. New features can Apple control center, AirDrop, CarPlay and iTunes Radio reported.
- iOS 8: In September 2014, iOS 8 was released with the iPhone 6. With Health , you can now monitor their own health, the QuickType keyboard has been introduced and with the tips App bugging Apple to its users. Instead of big Changes, there have been numerous smaller improvements, for example, the Slow-Motion function of the camera App.
- iOS 9: under iOS 9 for Apple to be difficult to provide the mobile system with exciting functions. What is new is the News Appin Germany, but also half a year later is not yet available. Next to optical adjustments, it was also the function of Night Shift will be introduced. On newer iPads can also be of the split screen and picture-in-picture function.
iOS 7 on the iPhone 5S
You want to use the iOS of tomorrow? In the next practical tip we will show you how to use the latest Beta of iOS install.
