Apple in June 2021 introduced the latest version of its iOS operating system, iOS 15, which was released on September 20. iOS 15 introduces new features for FaceTime calls, tools to reduce distractions, a new notifications experience, added privacy features, complete redesigns for Safari, Weather, and Maps, and more.
iOS (formerly iPhone OS) is a mobile operating system created and developed by Apple Inc. exclusively for its hardware.
As of 2020, four versions of iOS were not publicly released, with the version numbers of three of them changed during development. iPhone OS 1.2 was replaced by a 2.0 version number after the first beta; the second beta was named 2.0 beta 2 instead of 1.2 beta 2.
iOS
- Excellent UI and fluid responsive.
- Developers can design apps because less number of models.
- Metal and shiny coating are ultimate for Apple devices.
- Jailbreaking for customization.
- Generates less heat when compared to Android.
- Excellent for media entertainment.
- Suits for business and gaming.
- iOS Is More “Intuitive”
Technically, the iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max are all capable of running iOS 13. However, since they come with iOS 14 out of the box, you will not be able to downgrade them to iOS 13.
Select Settings
- Select Settings.
- Scroll to and select General.
- Select Software Update.
- Wait for the search to finish.
- If your iPhone is up to date, you will see the following screen.
- If your phone is not up to date, select Download and Install. Follow the instructions on the screen.
All iPhones, when using their Software Update feature, will automatically update to the latest version of iOS.
Unfortunately Apple dropped support for the iPhone 5S with the release of iOS 13. The current iOS version for iPhone 5S is iOS 12.5. 1 (released on January 11, 2021).
If your iPhone won't update to iOS 13, it might be because your device isn't compatible. Not all iPhone models can update to the latest OS. If your device is on the compatibility list, then you should also make sure you have enough free storage space to run the update.
Last year, we found out only iPhones from the last four years would be compatible with iOS 13.
Devices that will support iOS 14, iPadOS 14.
| iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max | 12.9-inch iPad Pro |
|---|
| iPhone 7 | iPad Mini (5th gen) |
| iPhone 7 Plus | iPad Mini 4 |
| iPhone 6S | iPad Air (3rd gen) |
| iPhone 6S Plus | iPad Air 2 |
The latest version of iOS and iPadOS is 14.7.1. Learn how to update the software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. The latest version of macOS is 11.5.2. Learn how to update the software on your Mac and how to allow important background updates.
iOS 14 was announced on 22 June at WWDC and became available to download on Wednesday 16 September.
Apple's latest mobile launch is the iPhone 12 Pro. The mobile was launched in 13th October 2020. The phone comes with a 6.10-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1170 pixels by 2532 pixels at a PPI of 460 pixels per inch. The phone packs 64GB of internal storage cannot be expanded.
iOS 14 is the fourteenth and current major release of the iOS mobile operating system developed by Apple Inc. for their iPhone and iPod Touch lines. Announced at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference on June 22, 2020 as the successor to iOS 13, it was released to the public on September 16, 2020.
The 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max released on November 13 alongside the iPhone 12 mini. The 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 both released in October.
Pricing and releaseThe iPhone 12 Pro starts at $999 for 128GB of storage, $1,099 for 256GB of storage, and $1,299 for 512GB of storage. The iPhone 12 Pro Max goes for $1,099, $1,199, and $1,399 for the same storage configurations. The Pro was released on October 23, 2020 and the Pro Max was released on November 13.
Why is iOS 14 Update not Showing Up on My iPhoneThe major reason is that iOS 14 has not officially launched. What Apple has shown in their news is that they have only rolled out the beta version of the update. And since it is not a formal and official update, you cannot see it in the Settings app on your device.
Install iOS 14 or iPadOS 14
- Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
- Tap Download and Install.
iPhone 12 Price and Availability
The 6.1-inch iPhone 12 officially launched on Friday, October 23, 2020.