Development History of iOS

Want to know more about the new features of iOS 12 or the development of iOS? How to update your new iPhone to iOS 12/11? How to back up iOS data to computer? All questions will be answered in the following tips.

• iOS 12 - Preview new features in iOS 12
• iOS 11 - iOS 11 review - Top iOS 11 features you should know
• iOS 10 - Learn more detailed information of iOS 10 and how to update iPhone/iPad/iPod to iOS 10.
• iOS 9 - Wireless CarPlay? Split-screen multitasking? Know the main difference between iOS 8 and iOS 9.
• iOS 8/7 - Forget what iOS 8 and iOS 7 look like? Get to know some related news about the iOS 8 and iOS 7.
• To keep your valuable data safe, you need to know how to back up iOS data or restore lost files.

iOS 12 - New features preview in iOS 12

Apple introduced the newest iOS 12 at the Worldwide Developers Conference On June 4. From the released the iOS 12 beta versions, we can preview many new features in iOS 12. This part will talk about what's new in this uncoming iOS version.

Faster performance - Improve the response speed on iPhone/iPad/iPod

Better user experience on FaceTime and Group FaceTime

More new Memoji/Animoji and camera effects added in iOS 12

Personal information get better protection

Augmented Reality technology facilitates daily life and work

For more detailed information about these new features in iOS 13, you can check this post.

iOS 11 review - Top iOS 11 features you should know

iOS 11 was first introduced on June 5, 2017 at the Worldwide Developers Conference. Compared with the previous iOS 10/9, iOS 11 brought many big changes.

Firstly, you can intuitively see the big design changes on the new interface. Compared to old interface, the text is bolder and many apps like Phone and Calculator have a new icon. In addition, the Lock screen and Control Center are also entirely redesigned.

Interface - New-designed Lock Screen, Notifications and Control Centre

Redesigned App Store - Add a Today tab

New Messages features - stickers, new Apple Pay and new QuickType keyboard

Many features are added to Siri - On-device learning to discover more

More powerful Camera features - New Depth API and live photo effects

Indoor maps and lane navigation

Apple Pencil compatibility - Better inline drawing and Instant Notes feature

iOS 10

Apple unveiled iOS 10, the latest operating system for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch in 2016. Apple CEO Tim Cook claims that iOS 10 is the "biggest release ever" for iOS users. The new iOS 10 brings major updates for a wide variety of apps, services and features, including Messages, Siri, Photos, Maps, News, Apple Pay, Control Center, and more. Want to update to iOS 10? You can first check the following articles and learn more about it.

• New features about iOS 10 update
• The difference between iOS 10 and iOS 9
• Emoji/Sticker/Handwriting Messages in iOS 10
• Siri in iOS 10 will work with third-party apps
• Photos Recognition in iOS 10
• Emoji/Sticker/Handwriting Messages in iOS 10 You Can Not Miss
• Siri in iOS 10 will work with third-party apps
• Hands-on with iOS 10's renovated lock/unlock screen
• Learn More

iOS 9

For most iOS users, they have upgraded iSO 9 to the latest iOS 10. Though you are using iOS 10, iOS 9 still leave you a good memory. Let's look back on the various features on iOS 9.

• Differences between iOS 9 and iOS 8
• 9 updated apps in iOS 9
• Apple's Wireless CarPlay
• The brief introduction to multitasking on iOS 9
• What you need to know about Android to iOS 10 migration
• Learn More

How about iOS 8 and iOS 7?

The most excited thing for Apple fans is to have the latest iPhone and update to the latest iOS version. Do you still remember iOS 8 and iOS 7?

News about iOS 8

After the WWDC 2014, Apple has listed the major upgrade points in the Message function in iOS 8, especially Wi-Fi calls and some improvements in Beta 3.

iOS 8 to iOS 9

If you are still using iOS 8 on your iPhone, it's time to make the update from iOS 8 to iOS 9. After that, you can handily enjoy more new functions on iOS 9.

iMessage for iOS 8

Maybe the biggest improvement in iOS 8 is iMessage feature. iMessage for iOS 8 provides you with a more advanced texting experience. Learn more. about iOS 8.

iOS 7

After the unveiling of iOS 7 at Apple's WWDC, there were many mixed reviews about the look of the new operating system. You can know everything about iOS 7 here.

Back up iOS data and restore lost/deleted iOS files

Back up iOS data

You may access various problems when you update the iOS version. You should learn to back up the treasured data before updating.

• How to back up and view iPhone files
• How to back up Contacts on iPhone X/8/7/6/5/4
• How to back up locked iPhone data
• How to transfer iPhone Contacts to Android

Recover iOS files

If you unfortunately lost some important iOS files when you upgrade to iOS 12/11/10/9, you still have a big chance to restore these deleted or lost data.

• How to recover deleted iMessages from iPhone/iPad/iPod
• How to retrieve deleted photos from your iPod
• How to recover deleted iPhone contacts without backup
• How to transfer photos between iPhone and Android