iOS is a mobile operating system created by Apple that originally launched on the iPhone in 2007. It has since expanded to support iPod touch, iPad, and Apple TV devices. The operating system is updated annually and has added many new features over time, such as app store functionality, Siri voice assistant, iCloud services, and more. Applications available on iOS include native apps designed specifically for the platform, hybrid apps that are web-based but wrapped in a native container, and web apps that run within a mobile browser. Popular app categories include games, social media, productivity, entertainment, and more.