Since its launch in 2007, iOS, Apple's iconic mobile operating system, has redefined the way we interact with our digital devices.
The fruit of Apple's ingenuity, iOS introduced a user interface marked by its intuitive design and fluid user experience.
Over the years, iOS has evolved to deliver unparalleled performance, industry-leading security with features like Touch ID and Face ID, and seamless integration into the Apple ecosystem.
With its dynamic App Store, iOS offers access to a plethora of quality applications, making each Apple device a versatile and customizable platform. The story of iOS is a chronicle of innovation, technological advancement and commitment to excellence that has shaped the way we live, work and play in the digital age.
Smile & iOS
Smile plays the “iOS” card in its development strategy
Through its subsidiary dedicated to mobile development, Neopixl, Smile has been designing, developing and maintaining numerous iOS applications for several years and in all core businesses.
FEATURES
Version studied | 17 |
Language | Swift (and Objective-C for maintaining legacy applications) |
year of creation | 2007 |
iOS: The ecosystem under Apple's control
Unlike other mobile operating systems based on an open source philosophy, iOS maintains a proprietary architecture. This strategy allows Apple to tightly control its ecosystem, ensuring seamless integration across devices and strong security. Although access to iOS source code is not open to the public, Apple nevertheless collaborates with third-party developers through APIs (application programming interfaces) and development tools to create rich and innovative applications within of its ecosystem.