what is ios

iOS is a mobile operating system developed by Apple Inc. exclusively for its hardware, including the iPhone and iPad. It is the world's second-most widely installed mobile operating system, after Android. iOS stands for "iPhone Operating System" and is designed for use with Apple's multitouch devices. It supports various features such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular connectivity, integrated search support, gesture recognition, push email, and the Safari mobile browser. The latest version, as of now, is iOS 17, which brings new features for more expressive communication, simplified sharing, and a new full-screen experience for the iPhone