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{{Distinguish|IOS version history}}
[[iOS]] (formerly '''iPhone OS''') is a [[mobile operating system]] developed by [[Apple Inc.]] and was first released in June 2007 alongside the [[iPhone (1st generation)|first generation iPhone]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Holland |first=Patrick |title=The iPhone at 15: Steve Jobs revealed his greatest product in 2007 |url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-iphone-at-15-steve-jobs-revealed-his-great-product-15-years-ago/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220128045223/https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-iphone-at-15-steve-jobs-revealed-his-great-product-15-years-ago/ |archive-date=January 28, 2022 |access-date=January 28, 2022 |website=CNET |language=en}}</ref> iPhone OS was renamed iOS following the release of the [[iPad]] starting with [[iOS 4]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 27, 2010 |title=iPhone OS gets new name, video calling |url=https://www.macworld.com/article/151812/2010/06/iphone_os_4_wwdc.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120206070709/http://www.macworld.com/article/151812/2010/06/iphone_os_4_wwdc.html |archive-date=February 6, 2012 |access-date=February 4, 2017 |newspaper=Macworld}}</ref>
== Overview ==
{{mw-datatable}}
{| class="wikitable mw-datatable" style="text-align:center;"
|+ Overview of iOS versions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Version
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Initial release date
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Latest version
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Latest release date
! scope="colgroup" colspan="3" | Device end-of-life
|-
! scope="col" | iPad
! scope="col" | iPhone
! scope="col" | iPod Touch
|-
! scope="row" | [[iPhone OS 1]]
| {{dts|2007-6-29}}
| {{Version|o|1.1.5}}
| {{dts|2008-7-15}}
| rowspan="4" {{n/a}}
| colspan="2" rowspan="2" {{n/a}}
|-
! scope="row" | [[iPhone OS 2]]
| {{dts|2008-7-11}}
| {{Version|o|2.2.1}}
| {{dts|2009-1-27}}
|-
! scope="row" | [[iPhone OS 3]]
| {{dts|2009-6-17}}
| {{Version|o|3.2}}
| {{dts|2010-4-3}}
| [[iPhone (1st generation)|1st]]{{efn|name=3.1.3|For the first generation iPhone and iPod Touch, the latest supported version is iOS 3.1.3, released February 2, 2010.}}
| [[iPod Touch (1st generation)|1st]]{{efn|name=3.1.3}}
|-
! scope="row" | [[iOS 4]]
| {{dts|2010-6-21}}
| {{Version|o|4.3.5}}{{efn|Released as iOS 4.2.10 for the CDMA variant of the iPhone 4.}}
| {{dts|2011-7-25}}
| [[iPhone 3G|3G]]{{efn|name=4.2.1|For the iPhone 3G and iPod Touch (2nd gen), the latest supported version is iOS 4.2.1, released November 22, 2010.}}
| [[iPod Touch (2nd generation)|2nd]]{{efn|name=4.2.1}}
|-
| colspan="7" | {{Version|l|show=111110}}
|}

== Releases ==

=== iPhone OS 1 ===
{{Main|iPhone OS 1}}

iPhone OS 1 was announced on January 9, 2007, alongside the [[iPhone (1st generation)|first-generation iPhone]], with both releasing on June 29.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Taylor |first=Chris |date=January 9, 2022 |title=Revisiting the iPhone launch keynote, 15 years on |url=https://mashable.com/article/first-iphone-keynote-15-year-anniversary |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220216141553/https://mashable.com/article/first-iphone-keynote-15-year-anniversary |archive-date=February 16, 2022 |access-date=February 1, 2022 |website=Mashable |language=en}}</ref> The operating system lacked an official name upon release, with [[Steve Jobs]] being quoted as saying "iPhone runs [[MacOS|OS X]]", however it was later referred to as ''iPhone Software''.<ref name="Apple OSX version">{{Cite web |date=October 6, 2007 |title=Apple – iPhone – Features |url=https://www.apple.com/iphone/features/index.html#macosx |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080115184612/http://www.apple.com/iphone/features/index.html#macosx |archive-date=January 15, 2008 |at=OS X |quote=iPhone uses OS X, the world's most advanced operating system.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=July 31, 2007 |title=Update 1.0.1 released |url=https://www.macrumors.com/2007/07/31/security-update-2007-007-iphone-update-1-0-1-released/ |access-date=September 30, 2024 |website=[[MacRumors]]}}</ref> During the development phase of iPhone OS 1, there were around 16 or 17 concepts that were developed. Many on the team were skeptical of the feasibility of a touchscreen keyboard, and believed that users would prefer hardware keyboards. A number of different user interfaces were prototyped, including one that involved a multi-touch click-wheel.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patel |first=Nilay |date=January 11, 2017 |title=Tony Fadell tells us the story of the iPod-based iPhone prototype |url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/1/11/14240918/apple-interview-ipod-iphone-prototype-tony-fadell |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220315045212/https://www.theverge.com/2017/1/11/14240918/apple-interview-ipod-iphone-prototype-tony-fadell |archive-date=March 15, 2022 |access-date=February 3, 2022 |website=[[The Verge]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]] |language=en}}</ref>

iPhone OS 1 laid the groundwork of the iPhone's operating system, including a grid-based Home Screen called [[SpringBoard]], and a set of 16 built-in [[mobile app|app]]s, including Text, for sending [[Short Message Service]] (SMS) messages; a [[YouTube]] app for watching videos hosted on the platform; and Maps, an app built around [[Google Maps]] with support for route directions, traffic conditions in supported regions, and support for finding and contacting businesses. It also featured a version of [[Safari (web browser)|Safari]], the web browser from [[macOS|Mac OS X]], built around the iPhone's touchscreen interface. Other apps included iPod, for playback of music synced from a [[Mac (computer)|Mac]] or [[Personal computer|PC]]; Mail, for composing, viewing, and receiving [[email]]s; Phone, for taking or making calls, viewing or adding contacts, and listening to voicemails; and Settings, for customizing the behavior of iPhone OS and its built-in apps, among others. Support for [[multi-touch]] gestures, such as pinch-to-zoom, double tap, and scrolling via flicking and dragging was also included.<ref>{{Cite web |title=iPhone User Guide |url=http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/iPhone_User_Guide.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20070703120814/http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/iPhone_User_Guide.pdf |archive-date=July 3, 2007 |access-date=September 30, 2024 |publisher=[[Apple Inc.]]}}</ref> However, the operating system was criticized for not supporting content made with [[Adobe Flash]], lacking support for cut, copy and paste features, as well as its lack of support for [[Bluetooth]] stereo headphones.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hattersley |first=Lucy |title=iPhone (1st gen) review: Find out what we thought in 2007 |url=https://www.macworld.com/article/666308/iphone-1st-gen-review-find-out-what-we-thought-in-2007.html |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=Macworld |language=en}}</ref> It also lacked support for third-party native apps, having support only for web apps,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cheng |first=Jacqui |date=October 25, 2007 |title=Apple's iPhone Dev Center is for web apps, not native apps (yet) |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2007/10/apples-iphone-dev-center-is-for-web-apps-not-native-apps-yet/ |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=[[Ars Technica]] |publisher=[[Condé Nast]] |language=en-us}}</ref> which was criticized by reviewers and developers,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Faas |first=Ryan |date=September 21, 2007 |title=15 things Apple should fix in iPhone 2.0 |url=https://www.computerworld.com/article/2541051/15-things-apple-should-fix-in-iphone-2-0.html?page=2 |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=Computerworld |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Paul |date=October 17, 2007 |title=Apple planning iPhone SDK for February! |url=https://www.engadget.com/2007-10-17-apple-planning-iphone-sdk-for-february.html |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=Engadget}}</ref> including [[John Carmack]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Orland |first=Kyle |date=May 15, 2018 |title=John Carmack recalls "frustrating" arguments with Apple's Steve Jobs |url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2018/05/carmack-says-he-helped-convince-jobs-to-use-opengl-on-mac/ |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=Ars Technica |publisher=Condé Nast |language=en-us}}</ref>

iPhone OS 1.1 was released alongside the [[iPod Touch (1st generation)|first-generation iPod Touch]] on September 5 as an update exclusive to the device, and added the [[iTunes Store#Music_2|iTunes Music Store]] which allowed users to purchase and download music directly onto their iPod Touch.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dilger |first=Daniel Eran |date=September 17, 2007 |title=An in-depth iPod Touch review |url=https://appleinsider.com/articles/07/09/17/an_in_depth_ipod_touch_review |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=AppleInsider |language=en}}</ref> iPhone OS 1.1.1, released on September 27,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kim |first=Arnold |date=September 27, 2007 |title=Apple Releases iPhone 1.1.1 Update [Updated] |url=https://www.macrumors.com/2007/09/27/apple-releases-iphone-1-1-1-update/ |website=MacRumors |access-date=October 11, 2024}}</ref> brought the iTunes Music Store to the iPhone alongside other changes, including louder audio receiver and loudspeaker volume, support for viewing Mail attachments in both portrait and landscape orientations, the ability to adjust the volume of alerts, additional intervals for passcode locking, and an option in [[List of built-in iOS apps#Settings|Settings]] that allows turning on or off double tapping the space bar on the built-in [[Virtual keyboard|software keyboard]] to automatically insert a period and space. Less significant changes included support for changing the order of stocks and cities in [[List of built-in iOS apps#Stocks|Stocks]] and [[Weather (Apple)|Weather]], and the ability to disable [[Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution|EDGE]] and [[General Packet Radio Service|GPRS]] while [[roaming]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cheng |first=Jacqui |date=September 27, 2007 |title=iPhone 1.1.1 update working its way down the pipes (Updated) |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2007/09/iphone-1-1-1-update-working-its-way-down-the-pipes/ |website=Ars Technica |publisher=Condé Nast |access-date=October 11, 2024}}</ref> iPhone OS 1.1.2 was released on November 9, adding additional language support and fixing a [[TIFF]] security vulnerability.<ref>{{cite web |last=Cheng |first=Jacqui |date=July 23, 2007 |title=Security firm discovers severe iPhone Safari exploit |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2007/07/security-firm-discovers-severe-iphone-safari-exploit/ |website=Ars Technica |publisher=Condé Nast |access-date=October 11, 2024}}</ref><ref name="ars 1.1.2">{{cite web |last=Cheng |first=Jacqui |date=November 9, 2007 |title=iPhone/iPod touch 1.1.2 firmware lands with bug fixes, new languages |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2007/11/iphoneipod-touch-1-1-2-firmware-lands-with-bug-fixes-new-languages/ |website=Ars Technica |publisher=Condé Nast |access-date=October 11, 2024}}</ref>

iPhone OS 1.1.3 was released on January 15, 2008<ref name="1.1.3">{{Cite web |last=Landau |first=Ted |date=January 25, 2008 |title=Everything You Need to Know about iPhone 1.1.3 |url=https://tidbits.com/2008/01/25/everything-you-need-to-know-about-iphone-1-1-3/ |access-date=September 14, 2024 |website=[[Tidbits]]}}</ref> and added several new features, particularly in Maps, such as a hybrid map view combining the satellite view and street and place labels, the ability to triangulate the user's current location via the use of [[Wi-Fi]] and [[Cell site|cellular towers]] as well as the ability to drop pins to specific locations.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dan |first=Moren |date=January 15, 2008 |url=https://www.macworld.com/article/188919/iphone_update.html |title=First Look: iPhone 1.1.3 |website=Macworld |access-date=October 14, 2024}}</ref> The Home Screen additionally received several enhancements, including support for rearranging icons, adding shortcuts to websites from Safari, and up to eight individual Home Screen pages. Other changes include increasing the amount of SMS messages that can be stored to 75,000 messages from 1,000 messages, and adding support in ''Text'' for sending a message to multiple recipients.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Block |first=Gerry |date=January 15, 2008 |title=iPhone / iPod touch Firmware 1.1.3 Details |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/01/15/iphone-ipod-touch-firmware-113-details |website=[[IGN]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]] |access-date=October 11, 2024}}</ref> Apps were also changed to run from the user ''mobile'' instead of the [[superuser|root superuser]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bohon |first=Cory |date=January 22, 2008 |title=The secret life of firmware 1.1.3 |url=https://www.engadget.com/2008-01-22-the-secret-life-of-firmware-1-1-3.html |access-date=September 24, 2024 |website=[[Engadget]] |language=en-SG}}</ref> iPhone OS 1.1.4 was released on February 26 as the last iPhone OS 1 update for the original iPhone, while iPhone OS 1.1.5 was released on July 15 as the last iPhone OS 1 update for the first-generation iPod Touch.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Breen |first=Christopher |date=July 15, 2008 |title=Apple quietly releases iPod touch 1.1.5 update |url=https://www.macworld.com/article/191522/touch115.html |access-date=September 24, 2024 |website=[[Macworld]] |language=en}}</ref>

=== iPhone OS 2 ===
{{Main|iPhone OS 2}}

iPhone OS 2 was announced on March 6, 2008<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keizer |first=Gregg |date=March 6, 2008 |title=Apple adds Exchange support to iPhone, unveils SDK |url=https://www.computerworld.com/article/2537517/apple-adds-exchange-support-to-iphone--unveils-sdk.html |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=Computerworld |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Computerworld 2.0 FAQ">{{Cite web |last=Keizer |first=Gregg |date=March 9, 2008 |title=FAQ: What iPhone 2.0 means to you |url=https://www.computerworld.com/article/2537576/faq--what-iphone-2-0-means-to-you.html |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=Computerworld |language=en}}</ref> and was released alongside the [[iPhone 3G]] on July 11 as a paid update on iPod Touch and a free update on prior iPhone models.<ref name="Moren2.0Released">{{Cite web |last=Moren |first=Dan |title=Apple officially releases iPhone OS 2.0 update |url=https://www.macworld.com/article/191442/iphone2_official.html |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=Macworld |language=en}}</ref> It introduced the [[App Store (iOS/iPadOS)|App Store]], a digital storefront allowing users to purchase or download apps directly onto an iPhone or iPod Touch. A [[software development kit]], the [[iOS SDK|iPhone SDK]], was released alongside the update and included a set of tools and [[application programming interface]]s (APIs) allowing third-party developers to create native applications.<ref name="Moren2.0Review">{{Cite web |last=Moren |first=Dan |title=Review: iPhone 2.0 software update |url=https://www.macworld.com/article/191500/iphone2update.html |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=Macworld |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Markoff |first1=John |last2=Holson |first2=Laura M. |date=July 10, 2008 |title=Apple's Latest Opens a Developers' Playground |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/10/technology/personaltech/10apps.html |website=[[The New York Times]] |access-date=May 2, 2023}}</ref> A number of features for enterprise environments were also introduced, including support for [[Microsoft Exchange Server|Microsoft Exchange]] through [[ActiveSync]] for push emails, contacts and calendars; support for the [[IPsec]] [[virtual private network|VPN]] protocol; and the ability to remotely wipe a device if marked as lost or stolen.<ref name="Computerworld 2.0 FAQ" /> Several new features were added to [[Mail (Apple)|Mail]], including support for viewing [[Microsoft Office]] and [[iWork]] attachments; the ability to delete or move multiple emails at once; support for [[blind carbon copy]]; and the ability to select an outgoing email when composing messages. Other new features included a [[scientific calculator|scientific mode]] in [[Calculator (Apple)|Calculator]] while in landscape, a search function for Contacts, and Restrictions, a [[parental controls]] system that allows users to, via a 4-digit passcode, lock down certain functionality of the operating system, i.e. disabling access to Safari or disabling playback of explicit music. Several technical and security features were also added, including [[Wi-Fi Protected Access#WPA2|Wi-Fi Protected Access 2]] and [[IEEE 802.1X]] support; and the ability to re-enable Wi-Fi while in [[Airplane Mode]].

iPhone OS 2.1 was released on September 12<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chartier |first=David |date=September 12, 2008 |title=Apple releases iPhone OS 2.1 |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2008/09/apple-releases-iphone-os-2-1/ |access-date=October 8, 2024 |website=Ars Technica |publisher=Condé Nast}}</ref> and added the ability to create [[Genius (iTunes)|Genius]] playlists, the ability to turn on the forced deletion of all data stored on an iPhone or iPod Touch after ten incorrect passcode attempts, and the ability to disable access to the Camera app from within Restrictions. The update also included numerous bug fixes and technical improvements, including fixes for issues that could cause calls to drop or fail to initialize,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cohen |first=Peter |date=September 9, 2008 |url=https://www.macworld.com/article/192381/iphone21.html |title=Apple promises fewer dropped calls with iPhone 2.1 |website=Macworld |publisher= IDG Communications, Inc. |access-date=October 18, 2024}}</ref> improved speed when installing third-party app from the App Store, improved battery life, reliability improvements when fetching email from [[Internet Message Access Protocol|IMAP]] or [[Post Office Protocol|POP]] accounts, and hang and crash fixes for when users have a large number of installed third-party apps.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ritchie |first=Rene |date=September 15, 2008 |title=iPhone OS 2.1 review |url=https://www.imore.com/iphone-os-2-1-review |access-date=October 8, 2024 |website=iMore}}</ref> iPhone OS 2.1.1 was released alongside the [[iPod Touch (2nd generation)|second-generation iPod Touch]] as an exclusive update unavailable to other iPhone OS 2 devices.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McLean |first=Prince |date=September 22, 2008 |title=Review: Apple's second-generation iPod touch |url=https://appleinsider.com/articles/08/09/22/review_apples_second_generation_ipod_touch |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=AppleInsider |language=en}}</ref>

iPhone OS 2.2 was released on November 20<ref>{{cite web |last=O'Grady |first=Jason D. |date=January 27, 2009 |title=iPhone firmware 2.2.1 released, unlockers beware (updated 3x) |url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/iphone-firmware-2-2-1-released-unlockers-beware-updated-3x/ |access-date=October 9, 2024 |website=[[ZDNet]] |publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]}}</ref> and added new features to Maps, including integration with [[Google Street View]], support for directions when taking public transit or walking, and the ability to share a location by email. Dropped pins were also changed to display the dropped pin's address when tapped. Several changes were also made to Mail, including fixes for isolated issues with regard to scheduled fetching of emails, and improvements to wide [[HTML]] email format handling. Other changes made in the update include improved performance and stability within Safari, the ability to download [[podcast]]s from the [[iTunes Store]] over either Wi-Fi or cellular data, improved sound quality of [[visual voicemail]] messages, and the ability to go back to the first Home Screen from any other Home Screen by pressing the Home button. An option in Settings was also added that allows users to turn off the software keyboard's [[autocorrection]] feature.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chartier |first=David |date=November 20, 2008 |title=Apple releases iPhone OS 2.2 update |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2008/11/apple-releases-iphone-os-2-2-update/ |access-date=October 9, 2024 |website=Ars Technica |publisher=Condé Nast}}</ref> iPhone OS 2.2.1 was released on January 27, 2009, as the final version of iPhone OS 2<ref>{{cite web |last=Cheng |first=Jacqui |date=January 27, 2009 |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2009/01/iphone-221-offers-improved-safari-stability-camera-roll-fix/ |title=iPhone 2.2.1 offers improved Safari stability, Camera Roll fix |access-date=October 9, 2024 |website=Ars Technica |publisher=Condé Nast}}</ref> and contained several fixes, including a fix for SMS messages failing to send.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Truta |first=Filip |date=January 29, 2009 |title=iPhone 2.2.1 Fixes SMS Issue, Users Report |url=https://news.softpedia.com/news/iPhone-2-2-1-Fixes-SMS-Issue-Users-Report-103183.shtml |access-date=October 9, 2024 |website=[[Softpedia]]}}</ref><ref name="Cheng3.0Review" />

=== iPhone OS 3 ===
{{Main|iPhone OS 3}}

iPhone OS 3 was announced on March 17, 2009<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lowensohn |first=Josh |title=iPhone OS 3.0: What you need to know |url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/tech-industry/iphone-os-3-0-what-you-need-to-know/ |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=CNET |language=en}}</ref> and was released on June 17 alongside the [[iPhone 3GS]]. Apple did not drop support for any devices with this release. iPhone OS 3 was compatible with all devices released up to that time, but not all features were available on the [[iPhone (1st generation)|original iPhone]].<ref name="Cheng3.0Review">{{Cite web |last=Cheng |first=Jacqui |date=June 17, 2009 |title=Hands on review: iPhone OS 3.0 chock full of changes |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2009/06/hands-on-review-iphone-os-30-chock-full-of-changes/ |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=Ars Technica |publisher=Condé Nast |language=en-us}}</ref> The final release supported on the original iPhone and [[iPod Touch (1st generation)]] is iPhone OS 3.1.3.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jennings |first=Richi |date=June 22, 2010 |title=iOS 4 release date roundup (aka iPhone OS 4.0) |url=https://www.computerworld.com/article/2468440/ios-4-release-date-roundup--aka-iphone-os-4-0-.html |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=Computerworld |language=en}}</ref> The first [[iPad (1st generation)|iPad]] was introduced along with iPhone OS 3.2.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 27, 2010 |title=iPhone OS 3.2 is iPad-only, potential camera support, A4 processor |url=https://appleinsider.com/articles/10/01/27/iphone_os_3_2_is_ipad_only_potential_camera_support_a4_processor |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=AppleInsider |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Siegler |first=M. G. |date=July 29, 2010 |title=In April, Apple Ditched Google And Skyhook In Favor Of Its Own Location Databases |url=https://techcrunch.com/2010/07/29/apple-location/ |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=TechCrunch}}</ref>

iPhone OS 3 was the first version to support cut, copy and paste.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patel |first=Nilay |date=March 17, 2009 |title=iPhone finally gets copy and paste! |url=https://www.engadget.com/2009-03-17-iphone-finally-gets-copy-and-paste.html |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=Engadget}}</ref> The feature had previously only been available through [[iOS jailbreaking|jailbreaking]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ziegler |first=Chris |date=April 29, 2023 |title=Apple drops lawsuit against former exec who accused company of spying |url=https://www.engadget.com/apple-drops-lawsuit-against-former-exec-who-accused-company-of-spying-211547595.html |access-date=May 2, 2023 |website=Engadget}}</ref>

== Hardware support ==

=== iPhone ===
<div class="overflowbugx" style="overflow-x:auto;">
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Supported iOS versions on the iPhone
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Model
! scope="colgroup" colspan="3" | iPhone OS
|-
! scope="col" | [[iPhone OS 1|1]]
! scope="col" | [[iPhone OS 2|2]]
! scope="col" | [[iPhone OS 3|3]]
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align: left" | [[iPhone (1st generation)|iPhone (1st)]]
| {{Ya|Supported}}
| {{Ya|Supported}}
| {{Ya|Supported}}
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align: left" | [[iPhone 3G]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{Ya|Supported}}
| {{Ya|Supported}}
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align: left" | [[iPhone 3GS]]
| colspan="2" {{n/a}}
| {{Ya|Supported}}
|}
</div>

=== iPad ===
<div class="overflowbugx" style="overflow-x:auto;">
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Supported iOS and iPadOS versions on the iPad
! scope="col" rowspan="2" |Model
! scope="colgroup" colspan="1" |iOS{{Efn|The OS was called "iPhone OS" for version 3.2.x only.}}
|-
! scope="col" | [[iPhone OS 3|3]]
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align:left;" | [[iPad (1st generation)|iPad (1st)]]
| {{ya|text=<small>3.2</small>}}
|}
</div>

=== iPod Touch ===

<div class="overflowbugx" style="overflow-x:auto;">
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Supported iOS versions on the iPod Touch
! scope="col" rowspan="2" |Model
! scope="colgroup" colspan="3" |iPhone OS
|-
! scope="col" | [[iPhone OS 1|1]]
! scope="col" | [[iPhone OS 2|2]]
! scope="col" | [[iPhone OS 3|3]]
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align: left" | [[iPod Touch (1st generation)|iPod Touch (1st)]]
| {{ya|text=<small>1.1</small>}}
| {{ya|Supported}}
| {{ya|Supported}}
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align: left" | [[iPod Touch (2nd generation)|iPod Touch (2nd)]]
| {{n/a}}
| {{ya|text=<small>2.1.1</small>}}
| {{ya|Supported}}
|-
! scope="row" style="text-align: left" | [[iPod Touch (3rd generation)|iPod Touch (3rd)]]
| colspan="2" {{n/a}}
| {{ya|text=<small>3.1.1</small>}}
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== Timeline of iOS and derivative operating systems ==
{{Timeline of iOS and derivative operating systems}}

== Notes ==
{{Notelist|30em}}

== References ==
{{Reflist|30em}}

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