What
Is iOS?
The iOS is a mobile operating system created and
developed by Apple Inc.
The iOS runs on the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and
Apple TV and the Initial release of iOS is 29 June 2007. The iOS is written in
C++, Objective-C, Swift and the default user interface is Cocoa Touch.
What
does iOS stand for?
The iOS stands for iPhone Operating System, or
just “i” + Operating System.
What
does iOS mean?
Basically, iOS is a truncated way of saying
‘iPhone OS’, or ‘iPhone Operating System’.
How
do I download new iOS apps?
You can download apps onto any iOS device from
Apple’s App Store.
Is
iOS is an Operating system?
Yes! It is operating system.
How
do I update my iPhone or iPad to the latest version of iOS?
Your Apple device should automatically detect
when an iOS update is available to download and inform you with a pop-up
message.
Is
multitasking function is supported by the iOS?
Yes! The iOS supported multitasking.
Which
JSON framework does supported by the iOS?
The iOS supports SBJson framework.
How
does iOS compare to Android?
Android is another mobile operating system just
like iOS, but Android was designed by Google and it runs on popular rival
phones to the iPhone, such as Samsung’s Galaxy S7, Sony’s Xperia X, the Moto G4
and Google’s own Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X phones.
Is
iOS more secured than Android?
Yes, iOS is a closed system, compared with the
open source Android.
What
is Cocoa/Cocoa touch? Explain in detail?
The Cocoa Touch is an UI (user interface)
framework that runs on iOS for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad, watchOS for
the Apple Watch and tvOS for the Apple TV and so on.
The Cocoa Touch helps us to create rich user
experiences by allowing for the smooth movement of visual elements and iOS,
watchOS, and tvOS technologies can be seen as a set of layers, with Cocoa Touch
at the highest level and the Core OS/kernel at the bottom.
Some of the main features of Cocoa Touch are -
1.
UI State Preservation
2.
Notifications Service
3.
Auto Layout
4.
Document Picker
5.
Multitasking
6.
TextKit
7.
AirDrop
The Cocoa Touch also provides an abstraction
layer of iOS.
The Cocoa is an object oriented software
libraries, application environment and a run-time system that helps us to
develop OSX and iOS apps using Swift language and Objective C.
Why
you use NSFetchRequest?
The main use of this NSFetcherRequest is to fetch
from the core data.
What
are extra features added in iOS 9?
The iOS 9 is full of enhancements you'll
appreciate every day. Your apps become more essential. New multitasking
features on iPad make you even more productive.
The 7 best new features of iOS 9:-
1.
Content Blockers
2.
Battery improvements
3.
Siri and search improvements
4.
iPad keyboard improvements
5.
Side-by-side multitasking
6.
Bread crumb trail
7.
App slimming
What's
New in iOS 10?
The 13 best new features of iOS 10:-
1.
Added new lock screen and lock screen
widgets
2.
Added new Emoji
3.
Added new Apple Music
4.
Added new iMessage app with stickers,
animations, games, Digital Touch
5.
Added new Apple Home app
6.
Added new Siri and Apple Maps
7.
Added new Apple News app
8.
Added new Apple Photos app
What's
New in iOS 11?
The iOS 11, released on September 19, introduces
major design changes, new app features, and a complete interface overhaul for
the iPad.
The 14 best new features of iOS 11:-
1.
Subtle design changes
2.
Control Center is customizable
3.
Wider range of settings
4.
3D Touch integration
5.
Merged with Notification Center
6.
Translate English into different
languages like Spanish and Chinese, and there's deeper Siri integration with
Apple Music
7.
Includes searchable handwriting and
document scanning, Maps gains lane guidance, speed limit info, and indoor maps
for malls and airports
8.
Revamped Control Center
9.
Updated design elements
10. Drag
and Drop
11. iPad
Dock
12. Siri
improvements
13. Peer-to-peer
Apple Pay
14. Do
Not Disturb driving mode
What's
New With Siri?
Siri improve with all iteration of iOS, and iOS
11 is no exception.
Siri is using on-device learning to understand
more about your preferences.
Siri is also syncing that information across all
of iOS and Mac devices.
What's
New in iOS 12?
The 17 best new features of iOS 12:-
1.
Faster and more responsive
2.
Smoother animations
3.
Up to 70% faster swipe to Camera
4.
Up to 50 per cent faster keyboard
display
5.
Up to 40 per cent faster app launch
6.
Screen Time - Activity reports, App
limits,
7.
Group FaceTime
8.
FaceTime audio and video
9.
New Animoji with tongue detection
10. Private
end-to-end encryption
11. Custom
emoji
12. Camera
effects
13. Measure
app
14. Grouped
notifications
15. Up
to two times faster Share sheet display under load
16. Do
Not Disturb During Bedtime
17. New
Do Not Disturb options
Does
iOS 12 have Do Not Disturb?
Yes! The iOS 12 have an additional feature - Do
Not Disturb.
What's
New in iOS 13?
The 16 best new features of iOS 12:-
1.
Siri Improvement
2.
Multiple User Account
3.
Unlock With Slide
4.
Notification Snoozing
5.
Enhanced Emoji Search
6.
Messaging Feature
7.
Status of Contact
8.
Smart Wi-Fi
9.
Split View and App Bar
10. Home
screen redesign
11. Big
iPad changes needed
12. Camera
app revamp
13. iOS
13 dark mode seems very likely
14. Health
and Activity apps on the iPad
15. SPAM
call blocking ,
16. Change
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth via Control Central
What
about the iOS Security?
The iOS utilizes many security features in both
hardware and software. The following options are:-
1.
Secure Boot
2.
Pass-code
3.
Two-Factor Authentication
4.
Touch ID
5.
Secure Enclave
6.
Non-Executable Memory
7.
Encryption
8.
Address Space Layout Randomization
9.
Keychain
10. App
Security
11. App
Store bypasses
12. Network
Security
References:
https://www.macrumors.com/2019/03/11/apple-releases-ios-12-2-beta-5/
https://techcrunch.com/2011/10/04/apple-reveals-siri-voice-interface-the-intelligent-assistant/