Operating system iOS is an integral part of mobile devices from the company Apple for more than ten years. When he Steve Jobs introduced to the world at Macworld in January 2007, he called the software of smartphones at the time "baby software." How iOS changed during its existence?
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iPhone OS 1 (2007)
The original operating system for iPhone was a significant success despite its shortcomings. It was essentially a modified version of the OS X desktop operating system.
The user interface of the first iPhone The OS was made up of a "solid" dockem without the possibility of editing, consisting of ikonek iPhone, Mail, Safari and iPod, and a single home page with icons for Text, Calendar, Photos, Camera, YouTube, Stocks, Maps, Weather, Clock, Calculator, Notes and Settings.
One of the significant elements of the first iPhone The OS was also a design, with some icons and environments in selected applications imitating real objects and materials – for example, leather stitching or the look of lined paper in the Notes application.
Most content was synced via iTunes after physically connecting the iPhone to a Mac or PC.
Gradually iPhone OS 1 has received updates in the form of a double-tap option home button as shortcuts to favorite items on your phone or music controls, the "Locate Me" function in the Maps application, the ability to reorganize application icons on the home screen and, last but not least, launch iTunes Store.
iPhone OS 2 (2008)
Second generation operating system for iPhone se was mainly characterized by applications. Apple introduced its first SDK for developers and users received huge improvements in the form of App Store, as long as they could download applications easily and quickly. In the early days App The store had around 500 applications available for download online.
Among other features, which together with iPhone OS 2 saw the light of day, included support for Push notifications, the ability to view iWork and MS attachments Office, parental control, ability to download images from Safari and Mail to Photos or perhaps a scientific calculator in horizontal view.
iPhone OS 3 (2009)
During the operating system "lifecycle" iPhone OS 3 released Apple your iPad. It was subsequently renamed iPhone OS on iOS - iOS 3 was released along with the iPad. The "three" brought the world the long-awaited support for the "copy + paste" function, and Spotlight was also a novelty with the ability to search and expand home screens, allowing the placement of up to 180 applications.
The Text app has changed its name to Messages andoneThe phone also received support for the MMS format. The camera received improvements in the form of autofocus. Other innovations in the new version of the operating system included support for turn-by-turn navigation in maps, the ability to crop photos in the Photos application, and the ability to delete multiple applications.
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iOS 4 (2010)
iOS 4 was the first operating system to not offer support for older devices, namely the first iPhone and iPod Touch. Along with iOS For example, the iPhone 4 debuted the ability to create folders on the iPhone's home screen, and the "four" also allowed for custom desktop wallpapers. Users also got quick app switching and limited multitasking features, along with the ability to play audio in the background.
Among other innovations that have come during its existence iOS 4, included FaceTime, a five-times digital camera zoom, AirPlay a AirPrint and the ability to create a personal hotspot to connect other devices to the Internet.
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iOS 5 (2011)
Along with iOS 5 a digital voice assistant was also launched SiriThe appearance of notifications also received a significant overhaul, which began to appear in the form of a temporary banner at the top of the screen and then together in the Notification Center. Apple at the same time, it reduced the iPhone's dependence on a computer by enabling wireless downloads of system updates and also enabled the ability to synchronize content through web services Apple iCloud.
Other changes included support for multitasking gestures for iPad, a shortcut to the camera from the lock screen, and cross-device syncing of Messages. iOS devices, group messaging, iPod app replacement with Music and Videos apps, built-in emoji support, and many more.
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iOS 6 (2012)
V iOS 6 Apple replaced Google Maps own Apple Maps, which was not met with a very enthusiastic response. The scope of the voice assistant Siri expanded to the third generation iPad, iPad Mini and iPod Touch, the way to iOS For example, the Passbook application (similar to the current Wallet) found its way onto the device along with the "six".
With the arrival iOS 6 started Siri offering information about sports events, local search results, movie information, launching some apps, and reading notifications. FaceTime could also be used on mobile data.
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iOS 7 (2013)
After several years of existence of the mobile operating system from Applu, voices began to be heard calling for a redesign of its user interface, which was slowly becoming outdated. The turning point came with the arrival of iOS 7. The new, "flat" look was born under the leadership of Jony Ive.
The new operating system also included an improved Notification Center, and a new Control Center with the most common phone control elements. The "seven" was criticized for putting design before functionality, but over time it AppI managed to make a new iOS tune in.
Other innovations included, for example, the function AirBustard and CarPlay, reworking Siri and new voices in the menu, a new system font, dynamic wallpapers, a blocklist for the phone and an improved camera.
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iOS 8 (2014)
While iOS 7 brought revolutionary changes in many ways, the "eight" was more like a tweak. It brought new features in the form of Hand Off and Continuity, thanks to which users could use the interconnection even more effectively iOS device with Mac. He was born iPhone 6 to iPhone 6 Plus with service Apple Pay and platform HomeKit.
What's new in iOS 8 also had the QuickType feature, voice messages within iMessages, new gestures in Mail, Flyover City Tours in Maps, voice activation of Assistant Siri or maybe Wi-Fi calling.
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iOS 9 (2015)
With the arrival iOS 9 introduced by the company Apple a handful of other new features and improvements, such as the ability to add notes, sketches, and more to Notes. The News application, expanded multitasking options on the iPad (Slide Over, Split View and Picture in picture) and the "peek & pop" function for 3D Touch were also new. Users also enthusiastically welcomed the new Night Shift function.
Among other news in iOS 9 included search option for settings, wireless function CarPlay, low power mode and Passbook app replacement Wallet.
iOS 10 (2016)
In 2016, the operating system came iOS 10 and with it, for example, the Raise to Wake function (after getting up, iPhone automatically wakes up), a completely new concept of the lock screen with new gestures, or perhaps support for receiving third-party VoIP calls on the lock screen. Along with the release of the iPhone 7, Apple introduced Apple and a nice portrait mode for photography.
The Maps application has received a new look, and again the Photos application Apple added facial recognition feature, added application Home for controlling accessories compatible with the platform HomeKitLock screen notifications bring 3D Touch support, apps Find my iPhone also allowed the discovery of new wireless AirHeadphone pods.
iOS 11 (2017)
The control center is in iOS 11 has been redesigned again and supports 3D Touch. Changes have also been made to the lock screen and Notification Center, and it has received a complete redesign. App StoreThere was also a new feature in the form of ARKitfor augmented reality support. Later, it was iOS 11 added battery health monitoring features and support for the new HomeDespite the effort AppI love you iOS 11 has received considerable criticism - let's be surprised by what the "twelve" will bring.
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From 2013 it got worse and worse
The last amazing one iOS design was iOS 6, from version iOS 7 (2013) is a flat, gaudy and unintuitive piece of gold with oversaturated colors.
I have to admit that the direction is correct even if some icons are too simple and the old ones were elaborate and nice. From a practical point of view, however, the simpler ones are recognized and used more quickly.