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What Is iOS in Computer?

Sarah Jenkins • • 3 min read
What Is iOS in Computer?
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iOS is Apple’s operating system. … The OS is closed source instead of open source and it is based on the Macintosh OS X. The first iOS was released in June 2007, when the first generation iPhone was also released by Steve Jobs. In fact, iOS stands for iPhone Operating System.

What is the iOS device?

iOS device

(IPhone OS device) Products that use Apple’s iPhone operating system, including the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. It specifically excludes the Mac. Also called “iDevice” or “iThing.” See iDevice and iOS versions.

Is a computer an iOS device?

No. iOS devices run the iOS operating system. iOS devices are iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches. Macs, including the MacBook Air run the macOS operating system.

Sarah Jenkins
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Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.