IOS version history (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "IOS version history" in English language version.

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15arstechnica.com

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12web.archive.org

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11macworld.com

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10theverge.com

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5computerworld.com

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5engadget.com

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4theguardian.com

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4apple.com

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3cnet.com

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3zdnet.com

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3worldcat.org

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1mashable.com

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1ign.com

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1imore.com

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9to5mac.com

Miller, Chance (July 9, 2020). "Apple releasing iOS 14 public beta today with redesigned home screen, widgets, more". 9to5Mac. Archived from the original on April 19, 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
Miller, Chance (December 11, 2024). "iOS 18.2: New features for your iPhone (other than AI)". 9to5Mac. Retrieved June 8, 2025.

anandtech.com

Shimpi, Anand Lal. "Apple's iOS 4 Explored". AnandTech. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
Cunningham, Andrew. "iOS 4.3 Review". AnandTech. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
Cunningham, Andrew. "WWDC 2011: iOS 5". AnandTech. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
Lal Shimpi, Anand (September 17, 2013). "The Move to 64-bit - The iPhone 5s Review". AnandTech. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
Klug, Brian; Bhagwat, Saumitra (September 19, 2013). "Control Center, Notification Center, Home Screen & Keyboard - The iOS 7 Review". AnandTech. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
Chester, Brandon (April 22, 2014). "Apple Releases iOS 7.1.1 Update: Addresses Touch ID and Keyboard Issues". AnandTech. Retrieved October 23, 2024.

apple.com

"Apple – iPhone – Features". October 6, 2007. OS X. Archived from the original on January 15, 2008. iPhone uses OS X, the world's most advanced operating system.
"iOS 14 Preview". apple.com. Archived from the original on June 23, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2023.

manuals.info.apple.com

"iPhone User Guide" (PDF). Apple Inc. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 3, 2007. Retrieved September 30, 2024.

support.apple.com

"iOS 6 Software Update". Apple Inc. Archived from the original on September 26, 2012. Retrieved September 29, 2012.

appleinsider.com

Dilger, Daniel Eran (September 17, 2007). "An in-depth iPod Touch review". AppleInsider. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
McLean, Prince (September 22, 2008). "Review: Apple's second-generation iPod touch". AppleInsider. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
"iPhone OS 3.2 is iPad-only, potential camera support, A4 processor". AppleInsider. January 27, 2010. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
Dilger, Daniel Eran (March 19, 2012). "In-depth review: Apple's third generation iPad and iOS 5.1". AppleInsider. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
"iOS 6 gives iPhone 3GS another year of life support". AppleInsider. September 24, 2012. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
"Everything new with Siri in iOS 12". AppleInsider. November 19, 2020. Retrieved May 15, 2023.

arstechnica.com

Cheng, Jacqui (October 25, 2007). "Apple's iPhone Dev Center is for web apps, not native apps (yet)". Ars Technica. Condé Nast. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
Orland, Kyle (May 15, 2018). "John Carmack recalls "frustrating" arguments with Apple's Steve Jobs". Ars Technica. Condé Nast. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
Cheng, Jacqui (September 27, 2007). "iPhone 1.1.1 update working its way down the pipes (Updated)". Ars Technica. Condé Nast. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
Cheng, Jacqui (July 23, 2007). "Security firm discovers severe iPhone Safari exploit". Ars Technica. Condé Nast. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
Cheng, Jacqui (November 9, 2007). "iPhone/iPod touch 1.1.2 firmware lands with bug fixes, new languages". Ars Technica. Condé Nast. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
Chartier, David (September 12, 2008). "Apple releases iPhone OS 2.1". Ars Technica. Condé Nast. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
Chartier, David (November 20, 2008). "Apple releases iPhone OS 2.2 update". Ars Technica. Condé Nast. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
Cheng, Jacqui (January 27, 2009). "iPhone 2.2.1 offers improved Safari stability, Camera Roll fix". Ars Technica. Condé Nast. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
Cheng, Jacqui (June 17, 2009). "Hands on review: iPhone OS 3.0 chock full of changes". Ars Technica. Condé Nast. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
Johnston, Casey (September 19, 2013). "Don't let me down, Apple: iOS 7 on the iPad 2". Ars Technica. Condé Nast. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
Cunningham, Andrew (June 5, 2017). "iOS 11 drops the iPhone 5 and 5C and the fourth-gen iPad". Ars Technica. Condé Nast. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
Axon, Samuel (September 24, 2022). "iOS 16 review: Customization unlocked". Ars Technica. Condé Nast. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
Axon, Samuel (October 28, 2024). "Apple releases iOS 18.1, macOS 15.1 with Apple Intelligence". Ars Technica. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
Cunningham, Andrew (December 11, 2024). "iOS 18.2, macOS 15.2 updates arrive today with image and emoji generation". Ars Technica. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
Cunningham, Andrew (June 9, 2025). "Apple drops support for just three iPhone and iPad models from iOS and iPadOS 26". Ars Technica. Retrieved June 11, 2025.

bgr.com

Epstein, Zack (June 30, 2014). "Apple releases iOS 7.1.2 update for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch". Boy Genius Report. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved October 23, 2014.

cbsnews.com

Ngak, Chenda (September 10, 2013). "Apple announces new iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, iOS 7 release date". CBS News. CBS Interactive Inc. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
Ngak, Chenda (June 11, 2013). "Apple unveils overhaul of iOS 7, new iTunes Radio". CBS News. CBS Interactive Inc. Retrieved October 13, 2024.

cnet.com

Holland, Patrick. "The iPhone at 15: Steve Jobs revealed his greatest product in 2007". CNET. Archived from the original on January 28, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
Lowensohn, Josh. "iPhone OS 3.0: What you need to know". CNET. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
Cipriani, Jason (September 18, 2013). "Getting to know Control Center on iOS 7". CNET. Ziff Davis. Retrieved October 13, 2024.

computerworld.com

Faas, Ryan (September 21, 2007). "15 things Apple should fix in iPhone 2.0". Computerworld. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
Keizer, Gregg (March 6, 2008). "Apple adds Exchange support to iPhone, unveils SDK". Computerworld. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
Keizer, Gregg (March 9, 2008). "FAQ: What iPhone 2.0 means to you". Computerworld. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
Jennings, Richi (June 22, 2010). "iOS 4 release date roundup (aka iPhone OS 4.0)". Computerworld. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
Keizer, Gregg (April 9, 2010). "What iPhone OS 4 means for you". Computerworld. Retrieved May 2, 2023.

engadget.com

Miller, Paul (October 17, 2007). "Apple planning iPhone SDK for February!". Engadget. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
Bohon, Cory (January 22, 2008). "The secret life of firmware 1.1.3". Engadget. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
Patel, Nilay (March 17, 2009). "iPhone finally gets copy and paste!". Engadget. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
Ziegler, Chris (April 29, 2023). "Apple drops lawsuit against former exec who accused company of spying". Engadget. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
Shanklin, Will (January 27, 2025). "iOS 18.3 is here, with clearly labeled Apple Intelligence notification summaries". Engadget. Retrieved June 9, 2025.

ign.com

Block, Gerry (January 15, 2008). "iPhone / iPod touch Firmware 1.1.3 Details". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved October 11, 2024.

imore.com

Ritchie, Rene (September 15, 2008). "iPhone OS 2.1 review". iMore. Retrieved October 8, 2024.

macrumors.com

"Update 1.0.1 released". MacRumors. July 31, 2007. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
Kim, Arnold (September 27, 2007). "Apple Releases iPhone 1.1.1 Update [Updated]". MacRumors. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
Slivka, Eric (June 22, 2010). "Steve Jobs on Lack of Custom Wallpapers in iOS 4 for iPhone 3G". MacRumors. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
Slivka, Eric (September 19, 2012). "Apple Releases iOS 6 with New Maps App, Facebook Integration, Siri Improvements, and More". MacRumors. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
"Apple Introduces Memoji: Personalized, Animated Emojis Coming in iOS 12". MacRumors. June 4, 2018. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
"iOS 16 Features and Changes Exclusive to Newer iPhones". MacRumors. September 13, 2022. Archived from the original on April 16, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
Hardwick, Tim (June 10, 2024). "Revealed: iOS 18 Works With These iPhone Models". MacRumors. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
Rossignol, Joe (September 17, 2024). "iOS 18 Available Now With These 8 New Features For Your iPhone". MacRumors. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
Clover, Juli (December 11, 2024). "iOS 18.2 Features: Everything New in iOS 18.2". MacRumors. Retrieved June 8, 2025.

macstories.net

Viticci, Federico (September 18, 2013). "Living with iOS 7". MacStories. Retrieved October 13, 2024.

macworld.com

"iPhone OS gets new name, video calling". Macworld. June 27, 2010. Archived from the original on February 6, 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
Hattersley, Lucy. "iPhone (1st gen) review: Find out what we thought in 2007". Macworld. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
Dan, Moren (January 15, 2008). "First Look: iPhone 1.1.3". Macworld. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
Breen, Christopher (July 15, 2008). "Apple quietly releases iPod touch 1.1.5 update". Macworld. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
Moren, Dan. "Apple officially releases iPhone OS 2.0 update". Macworld. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
Moren, Dan. "Review: iPhone 2.0 software update". Macworld. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
Cohen, Peter (September 9, 2008). "Apple promises fewer dropped calls with iPhone 2.1". Macworld. IDG Communications, Inc. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
"iOS 4: What you need to know". Macworld. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
Casserly, Martyn. "Phone OS and iOS: Every version released so far". Macworld. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
Caldwell, Serenity (September 17, 2013). "Get to know iOS 7: Siri". Macworld. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
"Older Apple devices won't get these iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey features". Macworld. Archived from the original on June 28, 2021. Retrieved June 30, 2021.

mashable.com

Taylor, Chris (January 9, 2022). "Revisiting the iPhone launch keynote, 15 years on". Mashable. Archived from the original on February 16, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2022.

nbcnews.com

Choney, Suzanne (September 30, 2013). "Control Center is most liked iOS 7 feature, Siri, search and multi-tasking not as hot". NBC News. NBCUniversal. Retrieved October 13, 2024.

nytimes.com

Markoff, John; Holson, Laura M. (July 10, 2008). "Apple's Latest Opens a Developers' Playground". The New York Times. Retrieved May 2, 2023.

archive.nytimes.com

Pogue, David (September 19, 2012). "New iOS 6 Loses Google Maps, but Adds Other Features". The New York Times. Retrieved May 2, 2023.

readwrite.com

Hall, Brian S. (June 28, 2013). "How iOS 7's AirDrop Could Transform The Way We Share". ReadWrite. Retrieved October 23, 2024.

softpedia.com

news.softpedia.com

Truta, Filip (January 29, 2009). "iPhone 2.2.1 Fixes SMS Issue, Users Report". Softpedia. Retrieved October 9, 2024.

techcrunch.com

Siegler, M. G. (July 29, 2010). "In April, Apple Ditched Google And Skyhook In Favor Of Its Own Location Databases". TechCrunch. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
Siegler, M. G. (June 22, 2010). "Apple's Small Problem: iOS 4 And iPhone 4 One-Up The iPad". TechCrunch. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
Kumparak, Greg (October 12, 2011). "Apple's iOS 5 Update Now Available For iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch". TechCrunch. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
Burns, Matt (June 10, 2013). "iOS 7 Leaves Older iPhones And iPads Out Of The Fun". TechCrunch. Yahoo. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
Etherington, Darrell (September 17, 2013). "Apple iOS 7 Review: A Major Makeover That Delivers, But Takes Some Getting Used To". TechCrunch. Yahoo. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
Miller, Ron (June 4, 2018). "With iOS 12, Apple focuses on performance". TechCrunch. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
Perez, Sarah (June 12, 2019). "NFC gets a lot more powerful in iOS 13". TechCrunch. Archived from the original on December 29, 2022. Retrieved January 11, 2023.

theguardian.com

Rose, Steve (June 12, 2013). "Why Apple ditched its skeuomorphic design for iOS7". The Guardian. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
Arthur, Charles (October 23, 2013). "iOS 7.0.3 fixes 'motion sickness', iMessage and calibration bugs". The Guardian. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
Grannell, Craig (October 13, 2014). "How Apple's iOS 7.1 finally quelled users' motion sickness". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
Arthur, Charles; Gibbs, Samuel (March 11, 2014). "Apple iOS 7 update fixes fingerprint, motion sickness and iPhone 4 woes". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved October 21, 2024.

theverge.com

Patel, Nilay (January 11, 2017). "Tony Fadell tells us the story of the iPod-based iPhone prototype". The Verge. Vox Media. Archived from the original on March 15, 2022. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
Selfert, Dan (June 10, 2013). "Apple announces iOS 7, 'biggest change' since the introduction of the iPhone, coming this fall". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
Souppouris, Aaron (September 10, 2013). "iOS 7: what's changed since June?". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
Souppouris, Aaron (June 10, 2013). "iOS 7 to launch with FaceTime voice calls". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
Savov, Vlad (March 3, 2014). "Apple's CarPlay puts iOS on your dashboard". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
Welch, Chris (September 17, 2018). "How to use Apple's new Screen Time and App Limits features in iOS 12". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
Gartenberg, Chaim (June 4, 2018). "iBooks gets a redesign and new Apple Books branding in iOS 12". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
"Apple discontinues the iPod after 20 years". The Verge. Vox Media. May 10, 2022. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
Welch, Chris (June 10, 2024). "Apple announces iOS 18 with new AI features and more customizable homescreen". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
Warren, Tom (June 9, 2025). "Apple's new design language is Liquid Glass". The Verge. Retrieved June 11, 2025.

tidbits.com

Landau, Ted (January 25, 2008). "Everything You Need to Know about iPhone 1.1.3". Tidbits. Retrieved September 14, 2024.

time.com

techland.time.com

Peckham, Matt (October 22, 2013). "iOS 7.0.3 Update Arrives, Nixes Allegedly Vertigo-Inducing Animations". Time. Time USA, LLC. Retrieved October 16, 2024.

usatoday.com

Powel, James. "iOS 26: Apple changes naming scheme for iPhone operating system at WWDC 2025". USA Today. Retrieved June 11, 2025.

web.archive.org

Holland, Patrick. "The iPhone at 15: Steve Jobs revealed his greatest product in 2007". CNET. Archived from the original on January 28, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
"iPhone OS gets new name, video calling". Macworld. June 27, 2010. Archived from the original on February 6, 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2017.
Taylor, Chris (January 9, 2022). "Revisiting the iPhone launch keynote, 15 years on". Mashable. Archived from the original on February 16, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
"Apple – iPhone – Features". October 6, 2007. OS X. Archived from the original on January 15, 2008. iPhone uses OS X, the world's most advanced operating system.
Patel, Nilay (January 11, 2017). "Tony Fadell tells us the story of the iPod-based iPhone prototype". The Verge. Vox Media. Archived from the original on March 15, 2022. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
"iPhone User Guide" (PDF). Apple Inc. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 3, 2007. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
"iOS 6 Software Update". Apple Inc. Archived from the original on September 26, 2012. Retrieved September 29, 2012.
Perez, Sarah (June 12, 2019). "NFC gets a lot more powerful in iOS 13". TechCrunch. Archived from the original on December 29, 2022. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
Miller, Chance (July 9, 2020). "Apple releasing iOS 14 public beta today with redesigned home screen, widgets, more". 9to5Mac. Archived from the original on April 19, 2021. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
"iOS 14 Preview". apple.com. Archived from the original on June 23, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
"Older Apple devices won't get these iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey features". Macworld. Archived from the original on June 28, 2021. Retrieved June 30, 2021.
"iOS 16 Features and Changes Exclusive to Newer iPhones". MacRumors. September 13, 2022. Archived from the original on April 16, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.

wired.com

Chokkattu, Julian. "The Top New Features in Apple's iOS 18 and iPadOS 18". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved June 8, 2025.

worldcat.org

search.worldcat.org

Grannell, Craig (October 13, 2014). "How Apple's iOS 7.1 finally quelled users' motion sickness". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
Arthur, Charles; Gibbs, Samuel (March 11, 2014). "Apple iOS 7 update fixes fingerprint, motion sickness and iPhone 4 woes". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
Chokkattu, Julian. "The Top New Features in Apple's iOS 18 and iPadOS 18". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved June 8, 2025.

zdnet.com

O'Grady, Jason D. (January 27, 2009). "iPhone firmware 2.2.1 released, unlockers beware (updated 3x)". ZDNet. Ziff Davis. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
Kingsley-Hughes, Adrian. "Hello iOS 6, goodbye iPad 1: Inject new life by jailbreaking it". ZDNET. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
Whittaker, Zack (March 10, 2014). "Apple releases iOS 7.1 for iPhone, iPad with bug fixes, new features". ZDNet. Ziff Davis. Retrieved October 21, 2024.