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{{Infobox OS version
| name =iOS 7
| family =iOS
| logo =IOS 7 Logo.png
| logo_size =100px
| screenshot =IOS 7 Home Screen.png <!-- DO NOT replace with self-taken shot. -->
| screenshot_size = 250px
| caption =iOS 7 Beta<!--This image is not of a known developer version, do not add a iteration number--> promotional image.
| developer =[[Apple Inc.]]
| website ={{official website|www.apple.com/ios/ios7}}
| source_model =Closed, with open-source components
| license =[[proprietary software|Proprietary]] [[end-user license agreement|EULA]], except for open-source components
| kernel_type =[[hybrid kernel|Hybrid]] ([[XNU]])
| first_release_date = September 18, 2013
| first_release_url = http://www.engadget.com/2013/09/10/ios-7-arrives-september-18th/
| preceded_by =[[iOS 6]]
| succeeded_by =
| preview_version =11A4449d
| preview_date ={{start date and age|2013|08|15}}<ref name="macrumors">{{cite web|url=http://www.macrumors.com/2013/06/10/live-coverage-of-apples-wwdc-2013-keynote|title=Live Coverage of Apple's WWDC 2013 Keynote|publisher=Mac Rumors|date=June 10, 2013|accessdate=June 10, 2013}}</ref>
| supported_platforms =[[iPhone 4]] and later, [[iPod Touch]] (5th generation), [[iPad 2]] and later, [[iPad Mini]]<ref name="keynote"/>
| preview_url =http://developer.apple.com
| sales =
| other_articles =
|date=June 2013}}

'''iOS 7''' is an upcoming mobile [[operating system]] designed by [[Apple Inc.]] as the successor to [[iOS 6]]. It was announced at the company's [[Apple Worldwide Developers Conference]] (WWDC) on June 10, 2013, and is scheduled for release on September 10, 2013. It includes a redesigned [[user interface]] and a number of improvements to the operating system's functionality. The design of iOS 7's new elements was led by Sir [[Jonathan Ive|Jonathan "Jony" Ive]], Apple's Senior Vice President of Design.<ref name="engadget iOS7">{{cite web|url=http://www.engadget.com/2013/06/10/ios-7-announced|title=Apple shows off completely redesigned iOS 7 at WWDC, coming this fall|last=Heater|first=Brian|publisher=Engadget|date=June 10, 2013|accessdate=June 10, 2013}}</ref>

==History==
The launch of iOS 6 in September 2012 was controversial due to licensing conflicts that resulted in the Google Maps application being replaced with Apple's own [[Maps (application)|mapping software]]. Upon launch, users who had upgraded reported several errors regarding the service's accuracy and completeness,<ref name="guardian maps">{{cite news|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/sep/20/apple-maps-ios6-station-tower|title=Apple Maps service loses train stations, shrinks tower and creates new airport|publisher=The Guardian|first=Juliet|last=Garside|date=September 9, 2012|accessdate=}}</ref> leading CEO [[Tim Cook]] to publicly apologize and suggest iOS 6 users use other mapping applications available in the App Store. Consequently, on October 29, 2012, [[Scott Forstall]] was dismissed as Senior Vice President (SVP) of iOS and his responsibilities divided among Jony Ive, who became the company-wide SVP for Human Interface; [[Craig Federighi]], whose role as SVP for Mac Software Engineering was expanded to include iOS; [[Eddy Cue]], who gained leadership for Maps and [[Siri (software)|Siri]] under his duties as SVP for Internet Software and Services; and [[Bob Mansfield]], who returned from his recent retirement to become SVP for Technologies.<ref name="Apple PR staff">{{cite web|url=http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2012/10/29Apple-Announces-Changes-to-Increase-Collaboration-Across-Hardware-Software-Services.html|title=Apple Announces Changes to Increase Collaboration Across Hardware, Software & Services|publisher=Apple Inc|date=October 29, 2012|accessdate=June 18, 2013}}</ref> Forstall's departure was attributed to his refusal to sign a letter admitting to responsibility for errors in the Maps service and contrast with other executives over design choices.<ref name="WSJ Forstall">{{cite web|url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204840504578087192497916304.html|title=An Apple Exit over Maps - Mobile Software Head Forstall Refused to Sign Apology; Retail Chief Is Also Ousted|publisher=WSJ.com|first=Jessica|last=Lessin|date=October 29, 2012|accessdate=June 27, 2013}}</ref>

Ive is considered to be a proponent of "flat" design compared to Forstall and former CEO [[Steve Jobs]], who supported [[Skeuomorph|skeuomorphic design]].<ref name="guardian design">{{cite web|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/shortcuts/2013/jun/12/skeuomorphism-apple-ditched-ios7|title=Why Apple ditched its skeuomorphic design for iOS7|publisher=The Guardian|first=Steve|last=Rose|date=June 12, 2013|accessdate=June 27, 2013}}</ref> In September 2012, ''[[Fast Company (magazine)|Fast Company]]'' published a feature on the skeuomorphism controversy within Apple, citing designer complaints over the faux-leather in [[Calendar (application)|iCal]]—designed to imitate seating in Jobs' personal airliner—and Jobs' support of casino-like elements within [[Game Center]] in iOS 4.1.<ref name="FCD 1">{{cite web|url=http://www.fastcodesign.com/1670760/will-apples-tacky-software-design-philosophy-cause-a-revolt|title=Will Apple's Tacky Software-Design Philosophy Cause A Revolt?|publisher=Co.Design|first=Austin|last=Carr|date=September, 2012|accessdate=June 27, 2013}}</ref> Almost immediately after Ive's appointment, speculation started that Ive would seek to remove skeuomorphic elements within the operating system.<ref name="Macworld Ive design">{{cite web|url=http://www.macworld.co.uk/apple-business/news/?newsid=3407942|title=Jony Ive could nix faux leather and wood apps – With Scott Forstall gone we may no longer have to suffer fake leather and wood-teak app designs for example|publisher=[[Macworld]]|first=Mark|last=Hattersley|date=October 30, 2012|accessdate=June 27, 2013}}</ref>

iOS 7 [[Software release life cycle#Beta|Beta]] 1 was announced and released at WWDC, on June 10, 2013,<ref name="keynote"/> with iOS 7 Beta 2 being released on June 24, 2013. On July 8, 2013, iOS 7 Beta 3 was released to developers.<ref name="9to5 beta1">{{cite news|url=http://9to5mac.com/2013/06/24/apple-seeds-ios-7-beta-2-to-developers|title=Apple seeds iOS 7 beta 2 to developers: Voice Memos, new Siri voices, Reminders, UI tweaks, more|publisher=9to5Mac|date=June 24, 2013|first=Mark|last=Gurman|accessdate=June 26, 2013}}</ref><ref name=technonix>{{cite news|url=http://www.technonix.com/2013/06/download-ios-7-beta-for-iphone-ipad-and-ipad-mini|title=Download iOS 7 beta for iPhone, iPad and iPad mini|date=June 24, 2013|first=Reshadat|last=Ali|accessdate=June 15, 2013}}</ref> Up until iOS 7's fourth beta, Apple followed a biweekly release pattern. iOS 7 Beta 4 broke this pattern by being released on July 29, 2013—three weeks after its precedent beta instead of two. Speculation suggests iOS 7 Beta 4 was delayed a week because of the hacking attempt towards Apple's developer servers that took place only four days before its expected release date. iOS 7 beta 6 (released on 15 August 2013) is the newest beta from Apple. It brings fixes to iTunes in the Cloud and speed and stability improvements.<ref>[http://technoblimp.com/2013/08/06/ios-7-fifth-beta-improvements/ iOS 7 fifth beta improvements]. technoblimp (2013-08-06). Retrieved on 2013-08-16.</ref>

==Features==
iOS 7 was unveiled during the opening keynote of the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 10, 2013. Billed as the "biggest change to iOS since the introduction of the iPhone", the most notable change is a complete overhaul of the user interface.<ref name="keynote">{{cite video|url=http://www.apple.com/apple-events/june-2013|people=Cue, Eddy; Cook, Tim; Federighi, Craig; Ive, Jony; et al.|title=WWDC 2013 Keynote|time=c.1h 25min, to end|publisher=Apple Inc.|location=[[Moscone Center|Moscone West]], [[San Francisco]], [[California]]|date=June 10, 2013|accessdate=June 12, 2013}}</ref> In a promotional video shown during the keynote, Ive described the update as "bringing order to complexity", highlighting features such as refined typography, new icons, translucency, layering, physics, and gyroscope-driven [[parallax]]ing as some of the major changes to the design.<ref name="keynote"/> The design of both iOS 7 and [[OS X Mavericks]] (version 10.9) noticeably depart from [[skeuomorph]]ic elements such as green felt in [[Game Center]], wood in [[Newsstand (application)|Newsstand]], and leather in [[Calendar (application)|Calendar]], in favor of flatter graphic design.<ref name="keynote"/> The UI itself is not flat, but rather a multi-plane [[2.5D]] [[zooming user interface]].<ref>[http://www.quora.com/iOS-7/Is-the-new-Apple-iOS-7-look-an-improvement iOS 7: Is the new Apple iOS 7 look an improvement?]. Quora. Retrieved on 2013-08-16.</ref><references group="http://www.quora.com/iOS-7/Is-the-new-Apple-iOS-7-look-an-improvement" /> In his segment of the iOS presentation, Federighi emphasized ten major feature additions and changes, including:<ref name="keynote"/><ref name="changes"/>

;AirDrop
{{Main|AirDrop}}
:iOS 7 integrates Apple's ad-hoc WiFi sharing feature [[AirDrop]] for the iPhone 5, iPod Touch (5th generation), iPad (4th generation), and iPad Mini.<ref name="keynote"/><ref name="changes"/><ref name="investvine">{{cite web|url=http://investvine.com/apples-next-innovation-to-intimidate-asia|title=Apple’s next innovation to intimidate Asia|publisher=Inside Investor|first=Justin|last=Calderon|date=June 11, 2013|accessdate=June 13, 2013}}</ref>

;App Store
{{Main|App Store (iOS)|l1=App Store}}
:The App Store provides more search options by age range and location-aware sharing and also adds automatic app updating.

;Camera
:The new camera interface allows swiping between four different modes (video, photo, square photo, and panoramic photo) and offers live photo filter previewing.<ref name="keynote"/><ref name="changes"/>

;Control Center
{{Main|Control Center (Apple)|l1=Control Center}}
:Similar to the Notification Center, Control Center is available by scrolling up from the bottom of the screen and provides access to settings such as [[Airplane mode|Airplane Mode]] and brightness, media controls, [[AirPlay]] and [[AirDrop]], and shortcuts to several apps including a built-in flashlight, compass, calculator, and camera.<ref name="changes">{{cite web|url=http://www.apple.com/ios/ios7/features|title=iOS 7 Features|publisher=Apple Inc.|date=June 10, 2013|accessdate=June 12, 2013}}</ref>

;iOS in the Car
{{Main|iOS in the Car}}
:iOS in the Car, due for release in 2014, uses Siri integration in selected car models to offer eyes-free and hands-free satellite navigation, telephony, music and iMessage integration through the car's screen.<ref name="keynote"/><ref name="changes"/>

;Live Wallpapers
:A feature similar to that of [[Android (operating system)|Android]] where a wallpaper can be moving instead of just static. There are two "Dynamic" Wallpapers included in the betas and both have "bubble" designs with slightly different colorations. These wallpapers that have bubbles move them based on the device's accelerometers and gyroscope. Static wallpapers now move to the gyroscope. Also, if a panoramic photo is taken with the native "Camera" app it will move based on where the device is facing, based on input from the gyroscope.

;Multitasking
:iOS 7 builds on the limited multitasking introduced in iOS 4 and provides full multitasking for all apps. The multitasking layer also provides for background updating of apps at the same time notifications are pushed to the device, and previews of all running apps.<ref name="keynote"/><ref name="changes"/>

;Music and iTunes Radio
{{Main|iTunes|iTunes Radio}}
:Along with user interface changes, the Music app also integrates Apple's [[iTunes Radio]] service, to initially launch in the United States in late 2013. Launch in Europe will follow.<ref name="keynote"/><ref name="changes"/>

;Photos
:Photos in iOS 7 uses the [[Exchangeable image file format|EXIF]] data in each photo to sort photos by date and location, to the year level, and also supports sharing video through iCloud Photo Stream.<ref name="keynote"/><ref name="changes"/>

;Safari
{{Main|Safari (web browser)|l1=Safari}}
:Safari in iOS 7 integrates the smart search field first used in Safari 6 for OS X and Mavericks' [[iCloud]] implementation of [[ICloud Keychain|iCloud Keychain]]. Other changes include infinite tabs, parental controls, and improvements to Twitter sharing and Reading List. The tab area has also been rearranged to look at the tabs from above rather than a paged front-on view.<ref name="keynote"/><ref name="changes"/>

;Siri
{{Main|Siri (software)|l1=Siri}}
:Siri features a redesign to match the rest of the system, new male and female voices, greater control over system settings, and Twitter, Wikipedia, [[Bing]], and Photos integration.<ref name="keynote"/><ref name="changes"/>

;Trusted Devices
:New to iOS brings trusted devices, which the user is alerted with a warning screen when connecting their iOS device to their Mac/PC asking them to trust the currently connected computer.<ref name="keynote"/><ref name="changes"/>

Other changes mentioned, but not fully featured in the keynote, include audio-only calling with the new [[FaceTime#FaceTime Audio|FaceTime Audio]], [[Notification Center]] syncing and availability from the lock-screen, [[Tencent Weibo]] integration, [[Hotspot 2.0|Wi-Fi Hotspot 2.0]], OS-level [[call blocking]], app-specific [[virtual private network]]ing (VPN), and activation locking through [[Find My iPhone]].<ref name="keynote"/>

The first beta, with support for the iPhone 4 and later, and [[iPod Touch]] (5th generation), was released after the WWDC keynote to registered developers in the iOS Developer Program,<ref name="keynote"/> with a second beta to add support for the [[iPad 2]] and later, and the [[iPad Mini]] being released on June 24, 2013.<ref name="9to5 beta1">{{cite news|url=http://9to5mac.com/2013/06/24/apple-seeds-ios-7-beta-2-to-developers|title=Apple seeds iOS 7 beta 2 to developers: Voice Memos, new Siri voices, Reminders, UI tweaks, more|publisher=9to5Mac|date=June 24, 2013|first=Mark|last=Gurman|accessdate=June 26, 2013}}</ref> A full public release for all supported devices is scheduled for sometime in the Fall (Northern Hemisphere) or Spring (Southern Hemisphere)<!-- DO NOT JUST USE "Fall" (half the world (Southern Hemisphere) it's during Spring!) OR Q3–Q4 (as Fall is not the WHOLE of these two quarters!) --> 2013.<ref name="keynote"/>

==Version history: portable iOS devices==
{{Main|iOS version history}}
Apple announced iOS 7 on June 10, 2013 at its annual [[Apple Worldwide Developers Conference]] (WWDC) event, with release announced for sometime in the Fall ([[Northern Hemisphere]]) or [[Spring (season)|Spring]] ([[Southern Hemisphere]])<!-- DO NOT JUST USE "Fall" (half the world (Southern Hemisphere) it's during Spring!) OR Q3–Q4 (as Fall is not the WHOLE of these two quarters!) --> 2013, with a definite date of September 18, 2013 shown off at the same live event that the [[iPhone 5C]] and [[iPhone 5S]] were unveiled at. With this release, support was dropped for the [[iPhone 3GS]] and the [[iPod Touch]] (4th generation). Supported devices on this release include the [[iPhone]] 4 and later, [[iPod Touch]] (5th generation), the [[iPad 2]] and later, and the [[iPad Mini]].<ref name="Apple ios 7 feats 1">{{cite web|url=http://www.apple.com/ios/ios7/features|title=iOS 7 - Features|publisher=[[Apple Inc.]]|accessdate=July 13, 2013}}</ref>

{{iOS 7}}

==Notes==
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;iPhone
:{{note|P1|P1}} [[iPhone (1st generation)]]
:{{note|P2|P2}} [[iPhone 3G]]
:{{note|P3|P3}} [[iPhone 3GS]]
:{{note|P4|P4}} [[iPhone 4]]
:{{note|P4C|P4C}} iPhone 4 (CDMA version)
:{{note|P4S|P4S}} [[iPhone 4S]]
:{{note|P5|P5}} [[iPhone 5]]
:{{note|P5C|P5C}} [[iPhone 5C]]
:{{note|P5S|P5S}} [[iPhone 5S]]

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;iPod Touch
:{{note|T1|T1}} [[iPod Touch]] (1st generation)
:{{note|T2|T2}} iPod Touch (2nd generation)
:{{note|T3|T3}} iPod Touch (3rd generation)
:{{note|T4|T4}} iPod Touch (4th generation)
:{{note|T5|T5}} iPod Touch (5th generation)

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;iPad
:{{note|S1|S1}} [[iPad]] (1st generation) [[Wi-Fi]] only
:{{note|S1C|S1C}} iPad (1st generation) Wi-Fi+[[3G]]
:{{note|S2|S2}} [[iPad 2]] Wi-Fi only
:{{note|S2C|S2C}} iPad 2 Wi-Fi+3G [[GSM]]
:{{note|S2D|S2D}} iPad 2 Wi-Fi+3G [[CDMA]]
:{{note|S3|S3}} [[iPad (3rd generation)]] Wi-Fi only
:{{note|S3L|S3L}} iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi+[[4G]] ([[3GPP Long Term Evolution|LTE]]) ([[AT&T]]/global version)
:{{note|S3D|S3D}} iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi+4G (LTE) ([[Verizon wireless|Verizon]] version)
:{{note|S4|S4}} [[iPad (4th generation)]] Wi-Fi only
:{{note|S4L|S4L}} iPad (4th generation) Wi-Fi+4G (LTE) (AT&T/global version)
:{{note|S4D|S4D}} iPad (4th generation) Wi-Fi+4G (LTE) (Verizon version)

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;iPad Mini
:{{note|M1|M1}} [[iPad Mini]] Wi-Fi only
:{{note|M1C|M1C}} iPad Mini Wi-Fi+4G (LTE)

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;Apple TV (2nd generation onwards)
:{{note|A2|A2}} [[Apple TV]] (2nd generation)
:{{note|A3|A3}} Apple TV (3rd generation)
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==Response==
Though iOS 7 is in beta development stage, and released only to developers under a [[non-disclosure agreement]] (NDA)—thus subject to active and secret change—it has still been publicly analyzed by the [[Apple community]].

iOS 7 generally received mixed reviews. It has been praised for new, competitive features, software security, and the unique 3D look in general, but criticized for perceived design flaws and usability issues.<ref name="verge iOS7 design">{{cite web|url=http://www.theverge.com/apple/2013/6/10/4416726/the-design-of-ios-7-simply-confusing|title=The design of iOS 7: simply confusing|publisher=[[The Verge]]|last=Topolsky|first=Joshua|date=June 10, 2013|accessdate=June 10, 2013}}</ref> The new icons have been criticized on the basis of primitivism, over-simplicity and a "childish" distractive look.<ref name="nbc iOS7 critique">{{cite web|url=http://www.nbcbayarea.com/blogs/press-here/Critics-Hate-Apples-iOS-7-Design--211045301.html|title=Critics Hate Apple's iOS 7 Design|publisher=NBC|last=Hernandez |first=Barbara|date=June 12, 2013|accessdate=June 12, 2013}}</ref> The design of the [[Control Center (Apple)|Control Center]] (like many other [[user interface|UI]] elements) have been actively criticized for inconsistency with other UI elements. Many aspects of iOS 7's design have been criticised as bearing a visual similarity with [[Windows Phone]] UI and [[Android (operating system)|Android]] OS elements.<ref name="geek iOS 7 copy">{{cite web|url=http://www.geek.com/apple/ios-7-looks-eerily-similar-to-2011-windows-phone-1558625|title=OS 7 looks eerily similar to 2011 Windows Phone|publisher=The Geek|last=Plafke|first=James|date=June 12, 2013|accessdate=June 12, 2013}}</ref>

The icons for iOS 7 were reportedly designed by Apple's marketing team, with them being told to design the apps around the color palette of the icons; straying from the usual design methodology of iOS.<ref name="TNW iOS7 diffs">{{cite web|url=http://thenextweb.com/apple/2013/06/12/why-does-the-design-of-ios-7-look-so-different|title=Why does the design of iOS 7 look so different?|last=Panzarino|first=Matthew|publisher=The Next Web|date=June 12, 2013|accessdate=June 15, 2013}}</ref> It is thought that the iOS 7 color palette was inspired by the original 1977 Apple logo.<ref name="ios7 palette 1">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalmomblog.com/apple-ios-7-design-updates|title=Apple iOS 7 Design Updates|publisher=Digital Mom Blog|first=Molly|last=Thornberg|date=September 3, 2013|accessdate=September 5, 2013}}</ref> It was also noted that Apple's own website displayed different icons for several iOS 7 apps for a period of time, leading to speculation that the icons were already in the process of being changed as the design continues to develop.<ref name="9to5 iOS7 changes">{{cite web|url=http://9to5mac.com/2013/06/14/apple-website-mistake-reveals-alternate-ios-7-icons-with-tweaks-to-weather-passbook-and-more|title=Apple website mistake reveals alternative iOS 7 icons with tweaks to Weather, Passbook, and more|publisher=9to5Mac|last=Steeber|first=Matthew|date=June 14, 2013|accessdate=June 15, 2013}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[iOS]]
*[[iOS version history]]

==References==
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==External links==
*{{official website|http://www.apple.com/ios/ios7|iOS 7}} – official site

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