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Apple created the operating system iOS for its iPhone. Since its debut, Apple has unveiled new versions of the software regularly, often adding and enhancing features.
iOS was unveiled with the release of the first-generation iPhone in 2007. At the time, the operating system was considered a major advancement in touchscreen technology, allowing users to operate the device by tapping the screen with their fingers or a stylus.