This document summarizes the history and evolution of the iOS mobile operating system from its initial release in 2007 through 2012. It details each major iOS release, the devices it was compatible with, and the new features introduced, such as the App Store, multitasking, Siri, and iCloud. Key developments include the launch of the iPhone and iPod Touch, the introduction of third-party apps and the App Store, and the integration of services like FaceTime, iMessage, Maps, and Passbook. The iOS operating system was initially developed by Apple for their mobile devices.
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1. The History, Evolution and Trends of iOS
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3. 1. Released on June 2007
2. Devices- iPhone 2G
3. Features
?Core iOS UI
? Multitouch
? Mobile Safari
? iPod
? iTunes Sync
4. 1. Released on September 2007
2. Devices ¨C iPhone 2G, iPod Touch 1st Gen
3. Features
? iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store
? iPod Touch compability
5. 1. Released on January 2008
2. Devices - iPhone 2G, iPod Touch 1st Gen
3. Features
? Better location
? Web clips on home screen
? Re-arrange icons
? Multitouch keyboard
6. 1. Released on July 2008
2. Devices ¨C iPhone 3G, 2G, iPod Touch 1st Gen
3. Features
? Native 3rd party apps
? App Store
? Microsoft Exchange support
? MobileMe
? Contact Search
7. 1. Released on September 2008
2. Devices ¨C iPhone 3G,2G, iPod Touch 1st Gen, iPod Touch 2nd
Gen
3. Features
? Battery life and speed fixes
? iTunes Genius playlists
? Dropped call fixes
8. 1. Released on November 2008
2. Devices ¨C iPhone 3G, 2G, iPod Touch 1st Gen, 2nd Gen
3. Features
? Google street view
? Podcast downloads
9. 1. Released on June 2009
2. Devices ¨C iPhone 2G, 3G, 3GS, iPod Touch 1st and 2nd
3. Features
? Cut, copy, paste
? Voice Control
? MMS
? Spotlight search
? Push notifications
? USB & Bluetooth tethering
10. 1. Released on September 2009
2. Devices - iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G,iPhone 2G*iPod Touch 3rd
Gen,iPod Touch 2nd Gen,iPod Touch 1st Gen*
3. Features
? Genius features
? Ringtone downloads
? Voice Control over Bluetooth
? Remote lock
11. 1. Released on April 2010
2. Devices ¨C Ipad
3. Features
? Support for iPad resolution
? New app views for iPad
? Location based on Apple data
? Bluetooth keyboard support
? iBooks
12. 1. Released on June 2010
2. Devices - iPhone 4,iPhone 3GS,iPhone 3G*,iPod Touch 3rd
Gen,iPod Touch 2nd Gen.
3. Features
? Multitasking
? Home screen folders
? FaceTime video chat
? Retina Display support
? Unified email inbox
13. 1. Released on September 2010
2. Devices - iPhone 4,iPhone 3GS,iPhone 3G*,iPod Touch 4th
Gen,iPod Touch 3rd Gen,iPod Touch 2nd Gen*
3. Features
? Game Center
? TV rentals
? iTunes Ping
? HDR photos
14. 1. Released on November 2010
2. Devices - iPhone 4,iPhone 3GS,iPhone 3G*,iPad,iPod Touch
4th Gen,iPod Touch 3rd Gen,iPod Touch 2nd Gen*
3. Features
? iPad multitasking
? iPad folders
? AirPlay
? AirPrint
15. 1. Released on Mac 2011
2. Devices - iPhone 4 (GSM),iPhone 3GS,iPad,iPad 2iPod
Touch 4th Gen,iPod Touch 3rd Gen
3. Features
? Personal Hotspot (GSM)
? AirPlay for 3rd-party apps
? iTunes Home Sharing
16. 1. Released on October 2011
2. Devices - iPhone 4S.iPhone 4,iPhone 3GS,iPad,iPad
2iPodTouch 4th Gen,iPod Touch 3rd Gen
3. Features
? Siri
? Notification Center
? PC-free
? iTunes Wi-Fi Sync
? iMessage
? iCloud
17. 1. Released Fall 2012
2. Devices - iPhone 4,iPhone 3GS,iPod Touch 4th Gen
3. Features
? Homegrown Maps and turn-by-turn navigation
? Siri enhancements
? Facebook integration
? Passbook
? FaceTime over cellular