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iOS, the iPhone’s operating system, was introduced by Steve Jobs during the Macworld Conference & Expo in 2007, fifteen years ago. The first version of it became known as OS 1 and had the first model of Safari, in addition to the keyboard multitouch, maps and iTunes (then Apple’s music service). Nowadays, the system is, after Android, one of the most popular in the world, and annually receives updates and improvements, with new features for the new iPhone models.
- iOS 16: What are Live Activities and how to use them on iPhone
- iOS 16: see the best functions you need to test on your iPhone
The latest version of iOS iOS 16 was released in the second half of 2022. It introduces some new customization features for lock screen, focus mode and new privacy functions. In addition to these, the new update also brings the function live activities, which shows real-time information on the lock screen and removes the need to open apps to check your activities. In the gallery below, check out the main changes made to iOS over the last 15 years.
See the evolution of the iPhone’s system interface over the years
iOS: Compare the iPhone’s System Interface Over the Years
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A new revamped Maps was released with iOS 6, which featured turn-by-turn navigations, Siri integration and 3D Flyover mode. — Photo: Photo: Reproduction/MacRumors
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iOS 7 brought minor changes to the operating system, highlighting the layout of icons.
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iOS 8 interface on iPhone 6 Plus. In this 2014 version, users had their first contact with iCloud, a cloud storage system. — Photo: Photo: Reproduction/MacRumors
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iOS 9 was released in 2015 and brought new features such as Night Shift. — Photo: Photo: Reproduction/MacRumors
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iOS 10, the iPhone 7 system, had a redesigned lock screen and was considered the biggest update of all. — Photo: Photo: Reproduction/MacRumors
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iOS 11 made Control Center available. — Photo: Photo: Reproduction/9to5Mac
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In iOS 12 it was possible to create shortcuts for frequent tasks in Siri. — Photo: Photo: Reproduction/MacRumors
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Launched in 2020, iOS 14 brought news like the app screen, iMessage improvements and the translation app. — Photo: Photo: Reproduction/9to5Mac
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iOS 15 made Focus Mode available to users who can customize it. — Photo: Photo: Reproduction/9to5Mac
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The latest update brought Live Actions. — Photo: Photo: Reproduction/9to5Mac
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Apple’s operating system revolutionized smartphone software; check out the evolution of the interface with more than 16 versions released over these 15 years
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