It is no secret to anyone that, just as Android is a mobile operating system with great importance worldwide, iOS is too. This was originally developed for the iPhoneOS by the multinational Apple Inc. And later, it began to be used in devices such as iPad and iPod Touch.
For its part, much is said about all versions of iOS that have existed to date, but exactly, most users do not know which ones and how many they are. For this reason, in this post, we want to let you know the most interesting features of the current versions of this Apple operating system.
It should be noted that many users wonder if an iOS version and an update are the same, so here we will also focus on indicating the main differences between a version and an update of such an OS. Thus, later, you will know the most relevant versions.
What are the differences between an iOS version and an update?
Before specifying each and every version of iOS, in detail; it’s important to have on mind the distinction between a version and an update of this operating system. Since, although in other systems it is the same, in Apple’s this does not happen.
In this sense, basically, one version refers to a new official release by Apple. Which, brings with it certain modifications in the operation and structure of the operating system in general in a device, be it an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. These versions, for example, are: iPhone OS 1.0, iPhone OS 2.0, iPhone OS 3.0, iOS 4, iOS 5, iOS 6, etc.
On the other hand, when talking about an iOS update, reference is made to a new degree of modernization of a version, as such. That is to say, under a iphone model, certain improvements or changes are made that are known as updates and operate with the same version in question. For example, the iOS 7 version contains several updates and these are: 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2, 7.0.3, 7.0.4, 7.0.5, 7.0.6, 7.1, 7.1.1 and 7.1.2.
Timeline of all versions of Apple’s iOS mobile operating system that exist
Now it’s time to know What are all the versions that the renowned iOS Apple operating system has had?, until this moment. In such a way that, you can also know how many there are in total and of each of them, what have been their most important and valuable updates.
iPhone OS 1.0
Release date: June 2007
Also known as iOS 1, this is the first version of the OS in question. Which, at first, did not have a specific name and later adopted the one that we indicated. Among its most relevant characteristics, we find that was only compatible with the first generation of iPhone and iPod Touch.
For its part, thanks to the fact that the SDK was released in March of the following year, iOS allowed all developers to make applications for these devices, that is, the iPhone and iPod Touch. It should be noted that its updates are the following: 1.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2, 1.1, 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.4 and 1.1.5.
Among such updates, the updates that showed better development and excellent features, were the 1.1.1 and 1.1.3.
Update
Details
1.1.1
- It was also known as “September 7”
- Added support for TV output
- New time intervals for code lock
- Louder volume for speaker and receiver
1.1.3
- Also called “January 08”
- Icons on the home screen can be rearranged and placed on up to 9 screens
- Downloading movies via iTunes now supports chapters
- Now the keyboard supports multi-touch
iPhone OS 2.0
Release date: June 2008
One year after the first version, iOS 2.0 was released, which by default, it came pre-installed from the factory on the iPhone 3G. It should be noted that, for the first time and thanks to this version, users were able to start make use of the App Store; since he brought it with him. In such a way that, it allowed downloading third-party apps.
Among other details, it is a version that had the ability to update on devices running version 1.x. However, regarding your updatesare classified in the ones that we indicate here: 2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.1, 2.2 and 2.2.1.
Next, we detail the characteristics of the most significant updates:
Update
Details
2.0
- Fully Enhanced Security Policies
- It has a camera that now supports Geotagging
- Includes parental controls
- Offers a paid upgrade option for iPod touch
2.1
- Began free for iPod Touch users with iPhone OS 2.0
- Provides faster software updates with iTunes 8
- Browsing with Safari is more fluid with this update
- Guarantees better battery life for most users
2.2
- In the App Store, an “Update all” button is introduced in the “updates” section
- Safari stability and performance were optimized
- Podcasts are now available via download or steam in the iTunes app
- Improves overall productivity, especially in Notes and Camera apps
iPhone OS 3.0
Release Date: June 17, 2009
A year later, they gave way to the third version of this operating system that is also identified as iOS 3.0. It should be noted that, through the iPhone 3GS device, it was made available and among its different new features, I include the copy-paste and MMS function. Apart from that, he stood out for being the first version adapted for the iPad.
For its part, it admitted that devices running iOS 2.x will be upgraded to this firmware. Regarding the updates of the iPhone OS 3.0 version, we indicate that they are: 3.0, 3.0.1, 3.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.3, 3.2, 3.2.1 and 3.2.2. Taking into account that the last three of these versions were only for iPad and the most important, in general, are 3.1 and 3.1.3.
Update
Details
3.1
- It allowed to lock the iPhone remotely with a passcode through MobileMe
- Contained anti-phishing in Safari
- It offered the possibility of downloading Ringtones wirelessly
- You could organize apps right from iTunes 9
3.1.3
- Improved support for the Japanese Kana keyboard
- Could optimize battery indicator on iPhone 3GS
- Troubleshoot third-party apps closing unexpectedly
iOS 4
Release Date: June 21, 2010
In the year 2010, this new version of iOS was created, which stands out from the rest by changing everything again. Since, first of all, it is the first version that stops supporting older devices, that is, the first generation iPhone and iPod Touch. Therefore, it only supports the newest and additional, stops charging the iPod Touch in order to update.
Now, around the updates that iOS 4 showed, we have that they are: 4.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.2, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3. Bearing in mind that, the most relevant are updates 4.0, 4.1 and 4.2.
updates
Details
4.0
- New preview for the wallpaper, both on the Home Screen and also on the Lock Screen
- Introduced support for multiple Exchange accounts
- Add Airplane Mode for iPod Touch
- 5x digital zoom feature in the Camera app
- Ability to gift apps on the App Store
- Added Bing as a search option, along with Google and Yahoo
4.1
- Initial output on Apple TV
- Allow FaceTime calls via email
- Add support for P2P applications
- iTunes added Ping (a social music network)
4.2
- It is compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad
- Allows text search on web pages
- AirPlay offers streaming of video, music and photos over Wi-Fi
- Contains new parental controls to delete applications, change email accounts and location services
iOS 5
Release Date: June 06, 2011
Later, iOS 5 was released, which stands out for being the second version of the operating system that does not support updates on the most outdated devices, that is, on the iPhone 3G and iPod Touch 2G. Thus, it was specially launched for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPod Touch 3G, iPod Touch 4G, iPad, iPad 2 and iPad 3.
On the other hand, it did not have as many updates as the other versions of iOS. So, they are only the following: 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.1 and 5.1.1; the most relevant of these are 5.0 and 5.1.
updates
Details
5.0
- The order of notifications can be sorted manually or chronologically
- All iMessages and conversations will be synced between all iOS devices under the same Apple ID account.
- It has support for animated images of GIF format
- On iPad, tabbed browsing is included in Safari
- iCloud syncs events across all your devices
5.1
- Now up to 50 MB can be downloaded with 3G (the maximum was 20 MB)
- Contains Face Detection
- Location services are optimized
- Includes Siri
iOS 6
Release Date: June 12, 2012
From this version, iOS was classified as the most advanced mobile operating system in history. Being, likewise, the third version not accepting updates on certain old devices (In addition to those listed above, the first-generation iPad and the third-generation iPod Touch are also included.)
In this sense, iOS 6 was released specifically for the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPod Touch (4th and 5th generation), iPad (from 2nd to 4th generation) and includes stand for iPad mini in September of this year. Regarding their updates, they were 6.0, 6.0.1, 6.0.2, 6.1, 6.1.1, 6.1.2, 6.1.3, 6.1.4, 6.1.5, 6.1.6; the most important are:
updates
Details
6.0
- More languages added to Siri and international search
- Shows great integration with Facebook
- The “do not disturb” option was introduced
- Allows you to make FaceTime calls with 3G (iPhone 4S and later)
- New user interface on the App Store
6.1
- Introduces a new design of music controls on the lock screen
- Operation of the button to restart advertising
- Security bug fixes
- LTE becomes compatible with many more operators worldwide
iOS 7
Release Date: June 10, 2013
It refers to the fourth version of iOS that does not allow updating on old devices and has been considered as the one that managed to give a new perspective to the mobile operating system. It should be noted that it had support for: iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPod Touch 5th generation, iPad from 2nd to 5th generation, iPad mini and iPad mini with retina display in September of the same year.
As for all the updates it had, they are based on the following: 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.0.2, 7.0.3, 7.0.4, 7.0.5, 7.0.6, 7.1, 7.1.1, 7.1.2 . But, the most significant were 7.0, 7.0.3 and 7.1.
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