iOS version history & current iOS version
What is the current iOS version? When were previous iOS versions released?
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If you want to know what the current iOS version is, what it contained, when it came out, and the same for each release before it, then this iOS version history guide will tell you everything you need to know.
We have arranged each big iOS release from the most recent to the earliest below, along with tables showing when the updated builds/versions of each main iOS update came out.
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The next iOS version : iOS 17
The next full iOS release will be for iOS 17, though this is a way off yet, with little official info and only a few leaks and estimations as to what we can expect. Read our iOS 17 release date page for all the latest info as it comes out.
The latest iOS version : iOS 16
iOS 16 was the last full version of iOS released, which came out on the 12th September 2022. The main focus of the update was security and privacy improvements, although various other changes were also made.
There have been four updates released for it since launch, with iOS 16.4 being the current iOS version, and the iOS 16.5 release date being not too far on the horizon (iOS 16.5 beta 2 already being out).
See below for a summary of the main changes (you can see a more detailed breakdown on the iOS 16 wiki page).
New features & apps: Freeform, myriad security features (listed below).
Updated pre-existing apps & features: Fitness (can be used without Apple Watch), AirDrop, Lock screen (can host widgets, greater customization), Focus Mode (variant lock screen & some apps can show different content depending upon focus, list of silenced/permitted apps), Notifications (now appear from below the lock screen, count/stack/list styles, real-time notification widgets), Status Bar (shows battery % without unlocking if phone has Face ID), Settings (landscape mode), improved dictation, Live Text, Visual Search, Siri, Spotlight, Translate, Spoken Content, improved accessibility, Wi-Fi & cellular network improvements, Augmented Reality (RoomPlan can create 3D floor plans using LIDAR), Backup, Face ID, Keyboard (Haptic feedback option), controller support for Switch Joy-Con and Pro Controllers, Chinese title change, Apple TV (greater connectivity between Apple TV and iPhone), Health (Medication monitoring/alerts, Sleep Stages monitoring via Apple Watch), Apple News (My Sports & Favourites sections added plus better local news), Weather (more time-precise and detailed updates), Books (pop-up panel replaces toolbar, adjustable spacing, new theme that can adjust color temperature based on ambient light detection via True Tone), Tips (new UI), Files (can convert image filetype and size with Quick Actions), Calendar (copy & paste events between different days), Contacts (duplicate contacts automatically detected, can export contact list to file, group contacts into separate lists), Notes (can create in any app / from Lock Screen), Safari, Camera, Photos, Maps, Mail, FaceTime (Live captions automatic transcription), Messages.
Security & privacy updates and new features: Lockdown mode, Passkeys, Safety Check, Rapid Security Response, Private Access Tokens (replaces CAPTCHAs), BIMI, apps/websites now require permission to use the Clipboard.
iOS version history
iOS 15 features & updates
Original iOS 15 release date (full public release): 20th September 2021
New features & apps: Focus, Live Text, Smart Stacks with suggested Widgets, cross-app Drag & Drop (pictures and text), System-wide translation across all apps, adjust video playback speed, Video Effects and Mic Mode in The Control Center, per-app accessibility (customize text size and boldness, button shapes, reduce motion, autoplay video-preview, image exploration with VoiceOver, audible charts etc.), RealityKit 2, Accounts for School and Work, StoreKit 2.
Updated pre-existing apps & features: Notifications (new appearance, summary and mute features), Home (different Home screens can be reordered/hidden/deleted using Focus), improved Spotlight, unlimited Dictation, 5G iCloud backups, FaceTime (grid view, portrait mode, spatial audio, improved voice isolation, web integration, calendar integration, rear camera access, SharePlay etc.), Memoji (greater aesthetic customization), Messages (multiple images in stack, pinned content, Share with You), Maps (3D modelling improvements, augmented reality, better traffic information, public transport info, can add incident reports/reviews, better search), Photos (more photo info, can now set the time, date & location data), Camera (improved panoramic shooting, noise and distortion reduction, improved image stabilisation), Safari (redesign and new home page), Weather (visual overhaul, precipitation warnings), Siri (can now work offline, share with Siri), News, Health (sharable health data), Files (Groups mode and new PDF editor added), Notes (can add hashtags for organisation & share), Reminders (can add hashtags for organisation), Shortcuts (sound recognition, new triggers based on HomeKit-detected air and light quality), Voice Memos (new playback options), Wallet (can unlock HomeKit smartlocks, can contain driving licence and ID card).
Security & privacy updates: App Privacy Report, Siri Improved Privacy, Hide IP address for trackers in Safari, Hide IP address for external content in Mail, Hide My Email, iCloud Private Relay, Built-in one-time password authenticator With Autofill, WPA3 Hotspot, CSAM detection, Hardened memory allocation.
iOS 15 version release dates
| iOS 15 Version | iOS 15 Build | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| 15.0 Beta 1 | 19A5261w | 07 Jun, 2021 |
| 15.0 Beta 2 | 19A5281h | 24 Jun, 2021 |
| 15.0 Beta 2 | 19A5281j | 30 Jun, 2021 |
| 15.0 Beta 3 | 19A5297e | 14 July, 2021 |
| 15.0 Beta 4 | 19A5307g | 27 July, 2021 |
| 15.0 Beta 5 | 19A5318f | 10 Aug, 2021 |
| 15.0 Beta 6 | 19A5325f | 17 Aug, 2021 |
| 15.0 Beta 7 | 19A5337a | 25 Aug, 2021 |
| 15.0 Beta 8 | 19A5340a | 31 Aug, 2021 |
| 15.0 RC | 19A344 | 14 Sep, 2021 |
| 15.0 | 19A346 | 20 Sep, 2021 |
| 15.1 Beta 1 | 19B5042h | 21 Sep, 2021 |
| 15.1 Beta 2 | 19B5052f | 28 Sep, 2021 |
| 15.0.1 | 19A348 | 01 Oct, 2021 |
| 15.1 Beta 3 | 19B5060d | 06 Oct, 2021 |
| 15.0.2 | 19A404 | 11 Oct, 2021 |
| 15.1 Beta 4 | 19B5068a | 13 Oct, 2021 |
| 15.1 RC 1 | 19B74 | 18 Oct, 2021 |
| 15.1 RC 2 | 19B75 | 21 Oct, 2021 |
| 15.1 | 19B74 | 25 Oct, 2021 |
| 15.2 Beta 1 | 19C5026i | 27 Oct, 2021 |
| 15.2 Beta 2 | 19C5036e | 09 Nov, 2021 |
| 15.2 Beta 3 | 19C5044b | 16 Nov, 2021 |
| 15.1.1 | 19B81 | 17 Nov, 2021 |
| 15.2 Beta 4 | 19C5050b | 02 Dec, 2021 |
| 15.2 RC | 19C56 | 07 Dec, 2021 |
| 15.2 RC 2 | 19C57 | 10 Dec, 2021 |
| 15.2 | 19C57 | 13 Dec, 2021 |
| 15.3 Beta 1 | 19D5026g | 17 Dec, 2021 |
| 15.2.1 | 19C63 | 12 Jan, 2022 |
| 15.3 Beta 2 | 19D5040e | 12 Jan, 2022 |
| 15.3 RC | 19D49 | 20 Jan, 2022 |
| 15.3 | 19D50 | 26 Jan, 2022 |
| 15.4 Beta 1 | 19E5209h | 27 Jan, 2022 |
| 15.4 Beta 2 | 19E5219e | 08 Feb, 2022 |
| 15.3.1 | 19D52 | 10 Feb, 2022 |
| 15.4 Beta 3 | 19E5225g | 15 Feb, 2022 |
| 15.4 Beta 4 | 19E5235a | 22 Feb, 2022 |
| 15.4 Beta 5 | 19E5241a | 01 Mar, 2022 |
| 15.4 RC | 19E241 | 08 Mar, 2022 |
| 15.4 | 19E241 | 14 Mar, 2022 |
| 15.4.1 | 19E258 | 31 Mar, 2022 |
| 15.5 Beta 1 | 19F5047e | 05 Apr, 2022 |
| 15.5 Beta 2 | 19F5057e | 19 Apr, 2022 |
| 15.5 Beta 3 | 19F5062g | 26 Apr, 2022 |
| 15.5 Beta 4 | 19F5070b | 03 May, 2022 |
| 15.5 RC | 19F77 | 12 May, 2022 |
| 15.5 | 19F77 | 16 May, 2022 |
| 15.6 Beta 1 | 19G5027e | 18 May, 2022 |
| 15.6 Beta 2 | 19G5037d | 31 May, 2022 |
| 15.6 Beta 3 | 19G5046d | 14 Jun, 2022 |
| 15.6 Beta 4 | 19G5056c | 28 Jun, 2022 |
| 15.6 Beta 5 | 19G5063a | 05 Jul, 2022 |
| 15.6 RC | 19G69 | 12 Jul, 2022 |
| 15.6 RC 2 | 19G71 | 15 Jul, 2022 |
| 15.6 | 19G71 | 20 Jul, 2022 |
| 15.6.1 | 19G82 | 17 Aug, 2022 |
| 15.7 RC | 19H12 | 07 Sep, 2022 |
| 15.7 | 19H12 | 12 Sep, 2022 |
| 15.7.1 RC | 19H115 | 18 Oct, 2022 |
| 15.7.1 | 19H117 | 27 Oct, 2022 |
| 15.7.2 RC | 19H218 | 07 Dec, 2022 |
| 15.7.2 | 19G218 | 13 Dec, 2022 |
| 15.7.3 | 19H307 | 23 Jan, 2023 |
iOS 14 features & updates
Original iOS 14 release date (full public release): 16th September 2020
New features & apps: App Clips, Car keys, Widgets UI, Translate, App Library.
Updated pre-existing apps & features: a more compact UI with picture-in-picture, CarPlay (wallpaper options, improved Route management incl. electric charging stations), Home screen (apps can be more easily added & deleted), improvements to Search function, Siri (can answer more questions and more languages added), Camera (better QR code reading, exposure compensation, quicker resolution changes in video, QuickTake Video function, updated night mode, PAL video etc.), FaceTime (eye contact adjustments, 1080p video on Wi-Fi and 5G), Home (additional HomeKit automation including home security cameras, facial recognition, smart doorbells, smart lighting temperature control and circadian rhythm features), Messages, Maps (included cycling routes, elevation, stairs, improved traffic avoidance options, better global coverage, Electric Vehicle routing), Safari (password & data breach monitoring, improved JavaScript performance, improved language coverage).
Security & privacy updates: App Store permissions added, notifications for microphone, camera, or clipboard activated, Application Tracking Transparency, Wi-Fi MAC address randomization, Local network restriction, BlastDoor protection service for iMessages.
iOS 14 version release dates
| iOS 14 Version | iOS 14 Build | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| 14.0 | 18A373 | 16 Sep, 2020 |
| 14.0.1 | 18A393 | 24 Sep, 2020 |
| 14.1 | 18A8395 | 20 Oct, 2020 |
| 14.2 | 18B92 | 05 Nov, 2020 |
| 14.2 | 18B111 | 05 Nov, 2020 |
| 14.2.1 | 18B121 | 19 Nov, 2020 |
| 14.3 | 18C66 | 14 Dec, 2020 |
| 14.4 | 18D52 | 26 Jan, 2021 |
| 14.4.1 | 18D61 | 08 Mar, 2021 |
| 14.4.2 | 18D70 | 26 Mar, 2021 |
| 14.5 | 18E199 | 26 Apr, 2021 |
| 14.5.1 | 18E212 | 03 May, 2021 |
| 14.6 Beta 3 | 18F5065a | 10 May, 2021 |
| 14.6 RC | 18F71 | 17 May, 2021 |
| 14.6 RC 2 | 18F72 | 21 May, 2021 |
| 14.6 | 18F72 | 24 May, 2021 |
| 14.7 Beta 1 | 18G5023c | 19 May, 2021 |
| 14.7 Beta 2 | 18G5033e | 02 Jun, 2021 |
| 14.7 Beta 3 | 18G5042c | 14 Jun, 2021 |
| 14.7 Beta 4 | 18G5052d | 29 Jun, 2021 |
| 14.7 Beta 5 | 18G5063a | 08 July, 2021 |
| 14.7 RC | 18G68 | 13 July, 2021 |
| 14.7 | 18G69 | 19 July, 2021 |
| 14.7.1 | 18G82 | 26 July, 2021 |
| 14.8 | 18H17 | 13 Sep, 2021 |
| 14.8.1 | 18H107 | 26 Oct, 2021 |
iOS 13 features & updates
Original iOS 13 release date (full public release): 19th September 2019
New features & apps: Core Haptics, ARKit 3, ARKit 3.5, Battery lifespan extender, Exposure Notification API.
Updated pre-existing apps & features: Apple Music (synced karaoke song lyrics), Messages & Memoji (Memoji/Animoji stickers in iMessage, custom Memoji options and iMessage profile pics), Maps (redesigned UI, more detailed maps, Look Around feature), Reminders (completely revamped, can tag contacts etc.), Photos (resigned UI, clutter autohiding).
Security & privacy updates: Location data/WiFi access/Bluetooth access by applications is only permitted if permission is first given by the user (every time/only once/never options are available regarding future permissions), PushKit API for VoIP limited to internet-telephone use only.
iOS 13 version release dates
| iOS 13 Version | iOS 13 Build | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| 13.0 | 17A577 | 19 Sep, 2019 |
| 13.1 | 17A844 | 24 Sep, 2019 |
| 13.1.1 | 17A854 | 27 Sep, 2019 |
| 13.1.2 | 17A860 | 30 Sep, 2019 |
| 13.1.2 | 17A861 | 30 Sep, 2019 |
| 13.1.3 | 17A878 | 15 Oct, 2019 |
| 13.2 | 17B84 | 28 Oct, 2019 |
| 13.2.1 | 17B90 | 30 Oct, 2019 |
| 13.2.2 | 17B102 | 07 Nov, 2019 |
| 13.2.3 | 17B111 | 18 Nov, 2019 |
| 13.3 | 17C54 | 10 Dec, 2019 |
| 13.3.1 | 17D50 | 28 Jan, 2020 |
| 13.4 | 17E255 | 24 Mar, 2020 |
| 13.4 | 17E8255 | 24 Apr, 2020 |
| 13.4.1 | 17E262 | 07 Apr, 2020 |
| 13.4.1 | 17E8258 | 23 Apr, 2020 |
| 13.5 | 17F75 | 20 May, 2020 |
| 13.5.1 | 17F80 | 01 Jun, 2020 |
| 13.6 | 17G68 | 15 July, 2020 |
| 13.6.1 | 17G80 | 12 Aug, 2020 |
| 13.7 | 17H35 | 01 Sep, 2020 |
iOS 12 features & updates
Original iOS 12 release date (full public release): 17th September 2018
New features & apps: Screen Time, Shortcuts, ARKit 2, Memoji, Measure, Voice Memos and Stocks, Improved app and camera performance speed.
Updated pre-existing apps & features: CarPlay (now able to run 3rd party applications), App Switcher (can use swipe up gesture to force quit apps), Messages (Memoji 3D characters added), FaceTime (Animoji, Meoji and new GIF & text effects added, max FaceTime capacity increased to 32), Photos (completely redesigned, AI & Machine learning in search function), Notifications (greater management and quiet delivery options), Do Not Disturb (greater automation options), Apple Books (redesigned and renamed from iBooks to look similar to Apple Music), Maps (transferring to 1st party data rather than 3rd party source).
Security & privacy updates: Safari (Intelligent Tracking Prevention).
iOS 12 version release dates
| iOS 12 Version | iOS 12 Build | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| 12.0 | 16A366 | 17 Sep, 2018 |
| 12.0.1 | 16A404 | 08 Oct, 2018 |
| 12.0.1 | 16A405 | 08 Oct, 2018 |
| 12.1 | 16B92 | 30 Oct, 2018 |
| 12.1 | 16B93 | 30 Oct, 2018 |
| 12.1 | 16B94 | 07 Nov, 2018 |
| 12.1.1 | 16C50 | 05 Dec, 2018 |
| 12.1.2 | 16C104 | 20 Dec, 2018 |
| 12.1.3 | 16D39 | 22 Jan, 2019 |
| 12.1.3 | 16D40 | 22 Jan, 2019 |
| 12.1.4 | 16D57 | 07 Feb, 2019 |
| 12.2 | 16E227 | 25 Mar, 2019 |
| 12.3 | 16F156 | 13 May, 2019 |
| 12.3.1 | 16F203 | 24 May, 2019 |
| 12.3.1 | 16F8202 | 28 May, 2019 |
| 12.3.2 | 16F250 | 10 Jun, 2019 |
| 12.4 | 16G77 | 22 July, 2019 |
| 12.4.1 | 16G102 | 26 Aug, 2019 |
| 12.4.2 | 16G114 | 26 Sep, 2019 |
| 12.4.3 | 16G130 | 28 Oct, 2019 |
| 12.4.4 | 16G140 | 10 Dec, 2019 |
| 12.4.5 | 16G161 | 28 Jan, 2020 |
| 12.4.6 | 16G183 | 24 Mar, 2020 |
| 12.4.7 | 16G192 | 20 May, 2020 |
| 12.4.8 | 16G201 | 15 July, 2020 |
| 12.4.9 | 16H5 | 05 Nov, 2020 |
| 12.5 | 16H20 | 14 Dec, 2020 |
| 12.5.1 | 16H22 | 11 Jan, 2021 |
| 12.5.2 | 16H30 | 26 Mar, 2021 |
| 12.5.3 | 16H41 | 03 May, 2021 |
| 12.5.4 | 16H50 | 14 Jun, 2021 |
| 12.5.5 | 16H62 | 23 Sep, 2021 |
| 12.5.6 | 16H71 | 31 Aug, 2022 |
| 12.5.7 | 16H81 | 23 Jan, 2023 |
iOS 11 features & updates
Original iOS 11 release date (full public release): 19th September 2017
New features & apps: Do Not Disturb While Driving, Smart Invert, Offload App, Files.
Updated pre-existing apps & features: Camera (optical image stabilization, HDR portrait photos, new effects), Wallpapers, Native QR scanning support, Siri (expanded language translation, improved voice for PA, on-device learning), Podcasts (complete app redesign, similar to App Store), Safari (flight information), Calculator app (visual redesign), Notes (document scanner and inline tables included, Instant Notes with Apple Pencil), Maps (indoor maps added for some airports and shopping centres, new speed limit & lane guidance), Photos (can now view animated GIFs).
Security & privacy updates: n/a
iOS 11 version release dates
| iOS 11 Version | iOS 11 Build | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| 11.0 | 15A372 | 19 Sep, 2017 |
| 11.0.1 | 15A402 | 26 Sep, 2017 |
| 11.0.1 | 15A403 | 03 Nov, 2017 |
| 11.0.1 | 15A8391 | 03 Nov, 2017 |
| 11.0.2 | 15A421 | 03 Oct, 2017 |
| 11.0.3 | 15A432 | 11 Oct, 2017 |
| 11.1 | 15B93 | 31 Oct, 2017 |
| 11.1 | 15B101 | 31 Oct, 2017 |
| 11.1.1 | 15B150 | 09 Nov, 2017 |
| 11.1.2 | 15B202 | 16 Nov, 2017 |
| 11.2 | 15C114 | 02 Dec, 2017 |
| 11.2.1 | 15C153 | 13 Dec, 2017 |
| 11.2.2 | 15C202 | 08 Jan, 2018 |
| 11.2.5 | 15D60 | 23 Jan, 2018 |
| 11.2.6 | 15D100 | 19 Feb, 2018 |
| 11.3 | 15E216 | 29 Mar, 2018 |
| 11.3 | 15E218 | 29 Mar, 2018 |
| 11.3.1 | 15E302 | 24 Apr, 2018 |
| 11.4 | 15F79 | 29 May, 2018 |
| 11.4.1 | 15G77 | 09 July, 2018 |
iOS 10 features & updates
Original iOS 10 release date (full public release): 13th September 2016
New features & apps: Universal Clipboard, new Color Filters for color blind users, Lightning port liquid detection.
Updated pre-existing apps & features: Home Screen (app hiding, 3D Touch additions), Control Center (redesigned & split across three pages), Keyboard (improved word-completion, Define feature added), Lock screen (press Home button to unlock instead of slide, Raise to Wake feature added, Today view replaced by widgets), Notification Centre (Spotlight search bar added), Messages (Low Quality Image mode added), Wi-Fi menu (information about network security), CarPlay (can rearrange and remove apps via CarPlay display).
Security & privacy updates: n/a
iOS 10 version release dates
| iOS 10 Version | iOS 10 Build | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| 10.0 | 14A403 | 13 Sep, 2016 |
| 10.0 | 14A346 | 13 Sep, 2016 |
| 10.0.2 | 14A456 | 23 Sep, 2016 |
| 10.0.3 | 14A551 | 17 Oct, 2016 |
| 10.1 | 14B72 | 24 Oct, 2016 |
| 10.1 | 14B72c | 24 Oct, 2016 |
| 10.1.1 | 14B100 | 31 Oct, 2016 |
| 10.1.1 | 14B150 | 09 Nov, 2016 |
| 10.2 | 14C92 | 12 Dec, 2016 |
| 10.2.1 | 14D27 | 23 Jan, 2017 |
| 10.3 | 14E277 | 27 Mar, 2017 |
| 10.3.1 | 14E304 | 03 Apr, 2017 |
| 10.3.2 | 14F89 | 15 May, 2017 |
| 10.3.2 | 14F8089 | 15 May, 2017 |
| 10.3.2 | 14F90 | 15 May, 2017 |
| 10.3.2 | 14F91 | 15 May, 2017 |
| 10.3.3 | 14G60 | 19 July, 2017 |
| 10.3.4 | 14G61 | 22 July, 2017 |
iOS 9 features & updates
Original iOS 9 release date (full public release): 16th September 2015
New features & apps: iCloud Drive app, Messages (replaces iChat), Apple News (replaces Newsstand, now open to independent bloggers), Wallet (replaces Passbook), 3D Touch (for iPhone 6S and 6S+), San Francisco font added (replaces Helvetica Neue), battery widget for connected Bluetooth devices.
Updated pre-existing apps & features: iBooks (can now be synced with iCloud), Health app (Apple Watch tracking added, plus reproductive health, UV exposure, water intake data etc.), Maps (new US transit data plus Chinese locations added, enhanced location details), Notes (can sketch shapes and lines, add images, more color and formatting options, iCloud support, password/touch encryption), Photos (improved scrubber bar, Hide option, easily select multiple photos, pinch to zoom on videos), Battery (screen won’t light up when phone placed face down, Low Power Mode added).
Security & privacy updates: Safari (3rd party ad blocking / content blocking applications now permitted).
iOS 9 version release dates
| iOS 9 Version | iOS 9 Build | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| 9.0 | 13A340 | 16 Sep, 2015 |
| 9.0 | 13A342 | 16 Sep, 2015 |
| 9.0 | 13A343 | 16 Sep, 2015 |
| 9.0 | 13A34 | 16 Sep, 2015 |
| 9.0.1 | 13A404 | 23 Sep, 2015 |
| 9.0.1 | 13A405 | 24 Sep, 2015 |
| 9.0.2 | 13A452 | 30 Sep, 2015 |
| 9.1 | 13B143 | 21 Oct, 2015 |
| 9.2 | 13C75 | 08 Dec, 2015 |
| 9.2.1 | 13D15 | 19 Jan, 2016 |
| 9.2.1 | 13D20 | 18 Feb, 2016 |
| 9.3 | 13E233 | 21 Mar, 2016 |
| 9.3 | 13E234 | 21 Mar, 2016 |
| 9.3 | 13E236 | 25 Mar, 2016 |
| 9.3 | 13E237 | 28 Mar, 2016 |
| 9.3.1 | 13E238 | 31 Mar, 2016 |
| 9.3.2 | 13F69 | 16 May, 2016 |
| 9.3.2 | 13F72 | 02 Jun, 2016 |
| 9.3.3 | 13G34 | 18 July, 2016 |
| 9.3.4 | 13G35 | 04 Aug, 2016 |
| 9.3.5 | 13G36 | 25 Aug, 2016 |
| 9.3.6 | 13G37 | 22 July, 2019 |
iOS 8 features & updates
Original iOS 8 release date (full public release): 17th September 2014
New features & apps: Continuity, Apple Music, HomeKit, Health, Tips, iCould Drive support, iCloud Photo Library, Camera Roll (returned from the dead), Family Sharing, better roaming in Europe.
Updated pre-existing apps & features: Camera (time-lapse & self-timer added), Touch ID (can be used in 3rd party apps), Weather (now uses data from The Weather Channel, rather than Yahoo!), Notes (rich text editing support), Passbook (now includes Apple Pay), App Store (Explore tab & Search tab added), Safari (password sharing for developers, WebGL graphics API support), Messages (Do Not Disturb, Tap to Talk, Record button for short videos, better picture/video/audio messaging), Photos (improved search, better editing controls and tools, can hide photos without deleting), Keyboard (Quicktype).
Security & privacy updates: n/a
iOS 8 version release dates
| iOS 8 Version | iOS 8 Build | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| 8.0 | 12A365 | 17 Sep, 2014 |
| 8.0 | 12A366 | 17 Sep, 2014 |
| 8.0.1 | 12A402 | 24 Sep, 2014 |
| 8.0.2 | 12A405 | 25 Sep, 2014 |
| 8.1 | 12B410 | 20 Oct, 2014 |
| 8.1 | 12B411 | 20 Oct, 2014 |
| 8.1.1 | 12B435 | 17 Nov, 2014 |
| 8.1.1 | 12B436 | 17 Nov, 2014 |
| 8.1.2 | 12B440 | 09 Dec, 2014 |
| 8.1.3 | 12B466 | 27 Jan, 2015 |
| 8.2 | 12D508 | 09 Mar, 2015 |
| 8.3 | 12F69 | 08 Apr, 2015 |
| 8.3 | 12F70 | 08 Apr, 2015 |
| 8.4 | 12H143 | 30 Jun, 2015 |
| 8.4.1 | 12H321 | 13 Aug, 2015 |
iOS 7 features & updates
Original iOS 7 release date (full public release): 18th September 2013
New features & apps: AirDrop, Control Center, CarPlay, FaceTime app.
Updated pre-existing apps & features: Overall design overhaul, Notification Center (redesign including three tabs: Today, All, Missed), App switcher (expanded screen), Siri (assistant fades into background, vocal audio waves added, Bluetooth device control, greater Twitter connection, additional voice options), Messages (timestamps added for every message), Weather (visual overhaul), Maps (turn-by-turn walking directions, full screen, Night Mode, Siri volume control).
Security & privacy updates: n/a
iOS 7 version release dates
| iOS 7 Version | iOS 7 Build | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| 7.0 | 11A465 | 18 Sep, 2013 |
| 7.0 | 11A466 | 18 Sep, 2013 |
| 7.0.1 | 11A470a | 19 Sep, 2013 |
| 7.0.2 | 11A501 | 26 Sep, 2013 |
| 7.0.3 | 11B511 | 22 Oct, 2013 |
| 7.0.4 | 11B554a | 14 Nov, 2013 |
| 7.0.5 | 11B601 | 29 Jan, 2014 |
| 7.0.6 | 11B651 | 21 Feb, 2014 |
| 7.1 | 11D167 | 10 Mar, 2014 |
| 7.1 | 11D169 | 10 Mar, 2014 |
| 7.1.1 | 11D201 | 22 Apr, 2014 |
| 7.1.2 | 11D257 | 30 Jun, 2014 |
iOS 6 features & updates
Original iOS 6 release date (full public release): 19th September 2012
New features & apps: Facebook integration, Apple Maps replaced Google Maps as default, Passbook app, Podcasts app, Twitter widget in Notification Center, Siri (for other devices besides the iPhone 4S, which supported it in iOS 5).
Updated pre-existing apps & features: Siri (can now launch applications, make restaurant bookings, film bookings via Fandango, dictate Twitter and Facebook posts, sports stats, film reviews etc. plus Cantonese, Korean & Italian language support), Camera (Panorama mode, share Photo Streams), App Store (Categories tab replaced with Genius, algorithm now favors newer companies), Phone (Reply with message/Remind me later options added for responses to call), FaceTime (can work via mobile phone provider’s connection), Music app (aesthetic change).
Security & privacy updates: Improved privacy menus for each app to fine-tune permissions, Limited ad tracking, Reset Advertising Identifier setting.
iOS 6 version release dates
| iOS 6 Version | iOS 6 Build | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 10A403 | 19 Sep, 2012 |
| 6.0 | 10A405 | 19 Sep, 2012 |
| 6.0 | 10A406 | 19 Sep, 2012 |
| 6.0.1 | 10A523 | 01 Nov, 2012 |
| 6.0.1 | 10A525 | 01 Nov, 2012 |
| 6.0.1 | 10A8426 | 01 Nov, 2012 |
| 6.0.2 | 10A550 | 18 Dec, 2012 |
| 6.0.2 | 10A551 | 18 Dec, 2012 |
| 6.0.2 | 10A8500 | 18 Dec, 2012 |
| 6.1 | 10B141 | 28 Jan, 2013 |
| 6.1 | 10B142 | 28 Jan, 2013 |
| 6.1 | 10B143 | 28 Jan, 2013 |
| 6.1 | 10B144 | 28 Jan, 2013 |
| 6.1.1 | 10B145 | 06 Feb, 2013 |
| 6.1.2 | 10B146 | 19 Feb, 2013 |
| 6.1.2 | 10B147 | 19 Feb, 2013 |
| 6.1.3 | 10B329 | 19 Mar, 2013 |
| 6.1.4 | 10B350 | 02 May, 2013 |
| 6.1.5 | 10B400 | 14 Nov, 2013 |
| 6.1.6 | 10B500 | 21 Feb, 2014 |
iOS 5 features & updates
Original iOS 5 release date (full public release): 12th October 2011
New features & apps: Twitter integration, iCloud, Wireless updates, Siri (for iPhone 4S only), Music app & Video app (replace iPod app), Newsstand, Reminders, iMessage
Updated pre-existing apps & features: Notifications (revamped – notifications now appear as temporary top banner and don’t interrupt apps, Notification Center added), Keyboard (can undock from the bottom of the screen and split in twain), Camera (can be access from the lock screen, take a picture with volume-up button), Mail.
Security & privacy updates: n/a
iOS 5 version release dates
| iOS 5 Version | iOS 5 Build | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 9A334 | 12 Oct, 2011 |
| 5.0.1 | 9A405 | 10 Nov, 2011 |
| 5.0.1 | 9A406 | 12 Dec, 2011 |
| 5.1 | 9B176 | 07 Mar, 2012 |
| 5.1 | 9B179 | 07 Mar, 2012 |
| 5.1.1 | 9B206 | 07 May, 2012 |
| 5.1.1 | 9B208 | 25 May, 2012 |
iOS 4 features & updates
Original iOS 4 release date (full public release): 10th June 2010
New features & apps: FaceTime, iBooks, Game Center, spell checking, Multitasking.
Updated pre-existing apps & features: Mail (unified inbox), Safari (added Bing search engine, now able to search for words/phrases on pages), Camera (x5 digital zoom added), Home screen (increased number of apps, custom wallpapers added).
Security & privacy updates: n/a
iOS 4 version release dates
| iOS 4 Version | iOS 4 Build | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 8A293 | 21 Jun, 2010 |
| 4.0.1 | 8A306 | 15 July, 2010 |
| 4.0.2 | 8A400 | 11 Aug, 2010 |
| 4.1 | 8B117 | 08 Sep, 2010 |
| 4.2.1 | 8C148 | 22 Nov, 2010 |
| 4.2.1 | 8C148a | 22 Nov, 2010 |
| 4.2.5 | 8E128 | 11 Jan, 2011 |
| 4.2.6 | 8E200 | 31 Jan, 2011 |
| 4.2.7 | 8E303 | 14 Apr, 2011 |
| 4.2.8 | 8E401 | 04 May, 2011 |
| 4.2.9 | 8E501 | 15 July, 2011 |
| 4.2.10 | 8E600 | 25 July, 2011 |
| 4.3 | 8F190 | 09 Mar, 2011 |
| 4.3.1 | 8G4 | 25 Mar, 2011 |
| 4.3.2 | 8H7 | 14 Apr, 2011 |
| 4.3.3 | 8J2 | 04 May, 2011 |
| 4.3.4 | 8K2 | 15 July, 2011 |
| 4.3.5 | 8L1 | 25 July, 2011 |
iPhone OS 3 features & updates
Original iPhone OS 3 release date (full public release): 17th June 2009
New features & apps: Cut, copy, or paste prompt for text, Spotlight, Find My iPhone.
Updated pre-existing apps & features: Camera (video recording for iPhone 3GS), Photos (new copy button, can now delete multiple photos simultaneously), Home screen (number of pages expanded), Messages (MMS native support allowing sending/receiving of voice recordings/other audio/pictures/contacts/location info).
Security & privacy updates: n/a
iPhone OS 3 version release dates
| iPhone OS 3 Version | iPhone OS 3 Build | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 7A341 | 17 Jun, 2009 |
| 3.0.1 | 7A400 | 31 July, 2009 |
| 3.1 | 7C144 | 09 Sep, 2009 |
| 3.1.1 | 7C145 | 09 Sep, 2009 |
| 3.1.1 | 7C146 | 09 Sep, 2009 |
| 3.1.2 | 7D11 | 08 Oct, 2009 |
| 3.1.3 | 7E18 | 02 Feb, 2010 |
| 3.2 | 7B367 | 03 Apr, 2010 |
| 3.2.1 | 7B405 | 15 July, 2010 |
| 3.2.2 | 7B500 | 11 Aug, 2010 |
iPhone OS 2 features & updates
Original iPhone OS 2 release date (full public release): 11th July 2008
New features & apps: App Store, 3rd Party applications now supported via App Store.
Updated pre-existing apps & features: Contacts (SIM contact import, improved contact search), Mail (visual revamp, now supports Microsoft Office and iWork attachments, BCC, deleting multiple emails, outgoing emails, always-on push-emails), Settings (can turn on Wi-Fi whilst in Airplane mode), Maps (Google Street View added, addresses displayed on dropped pins, public transport directions).
Security & privacy updates: Can turn off Location Services.
iPhone OS 2 version release dates
| iPhone OS 2 Version | iPhone OS 2 Build | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 5A347 | 11 July, 2008 |
| 2.0.1 | 5B108 | 04 Aug, 2008 |
| 2.0.2 | 5C1 | 18 Aug, 2008 |
| 2.1 | 5F136 | 09 Sep, 2008 |
| 2.1.1 | 5F137 | 12 Sep, 2008 |
| 2.1.1 | 5F138 | 12 Sep, 2008 |
| 2.2 | 5G77 | 21 Nov, 2008 |
| 2.2 | 5G77a | 21 Nov, 2008 |
| 2.2.1 | 5H11 | 27 Jan, 2009 |
| 2.2.1 | 5H11a | 27 Jan, 2009 |
iPhone OS 1 features & updates
Original iPhone OS 1 release date (full public release): 29th June 2007
New features & apps: Text, Calendar, Photos, Camera, YouTube, Stocks, Maps, Weather, Clock, Calculator, Notes, Settings, iTunes, Phone, Mail, Safari.
iPhone OS 1 version release dates
| iPhone OS 1 Version | iPhone OS 1 Build | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 1A543a | 29 Jun, 2007 |
| 1.0.1 | 1C25 | 31 July, 2007 |
| 1.0.2 | 1C28 | 21 Aug, 2007 |
| 1.1 | 3A100a | 14 Sep, 2007 |
| 1.1 | 3A101a | 14 Sep, 2007 |
| 1.1.1 | 3A109a | 27 Sep, 2007 |
| 1.1.1 | 3A110a | 27 Sep, 2007 |
| 1.1.2 | 3B48b | 12 Nov, 2007 |
| 1.1.3 | 4A93 | 15 Jan, 2008 |
| 1.1.4 | 4A102 | 26 Feb, 2008 |
| 1.1.5 | 4B1 | 15 July, 2008 |
iOS version history & current iOS version FAQs
What are the iOS versions in order?
The iOS versions in order of release are as follows: iPhone OS 1, iPhone OS 2, iPhone OS 3, iOS 4, iOS 5, iOS 5, iOS 6, iOS 7, iOS 8, iOS 9, iOS 10, iOS 11, iOS 12, iOS 13, iOS 14, iOS 15, iOS 16.
What is the oldest version of iOS?
As listed above, iPhone OS 1 is the oldest version of iOS.
The operating system was developed from the existing Mac OS X (the operating system for Macs and MacBooks) which went on to become macOS.
