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iOS through the years (pictures)

It's been almost seven years since the release of the first version of iOS on the original iPhone, and a lot has changed with each subsequent update. Join us as we take a tour of the highlights of how Apple's mobile OS has changed since 2007.

Jason Parker
Jason Parker has been at CNET for nearly 15 years. He is the senior editor in charge of iOS software and has become an expert reviewer of the software that runs on each new Apple device. He now spends most of his time covering Apple iOS releases and third-party apps.
Kent German Former senior managing editor / features
Kent was a senior managing editor at CNET News. A veteran of CNET since 2003, he reviewed the first iPhone and worked in both the London and San Francisco offices. When not working, he's planning his next vacation, walking his dog or watching planes land at the airport (yes, really).
Jason Parker
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1 of 37 Apple's iOS mobile operating system is now almost 7 years old, and it continues to evolve every few months. With WWDC just a month away, here's a look back at the major releases since iOS 3 and the biggest features that each update introduced. Editors' note: This gallery was updated May 7, 2014.

Apple's iOS mobile operating system is now almost 7 years old, and it continues to evolve every few months. With WWDC just a month away, here's a look back at the major releases since iOS 3 and the biggest features that each update introduced.

Editors' note: This gallery was updated May 7, 2014.

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iOS 3 - Copy, cut, and paste

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iOS 3 - Landscape keyboard

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iOS 3 - Multimedia messaging

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iOS 3 - Spotlight search

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iOS 3 - Voice memos

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iOS 3.1 - Trim or save as new clip after editing

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iOS 4 - Home screen folders

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iOS 4 - Multitasking

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iOS 4 - Camera zoom

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iOS 4 - Unified e-mail inbox

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iOS 4 - Spell check

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iOS 4.1 - Game Center goes live

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iOS 4.2 - AirPrint

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iOS 4.3 - Search in Safari

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iOS 4.3 - Personal hot spot

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iOS 5 - Notifications

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iOS 5 - Camera editing tools

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iOS 5 - Safari Reader

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iOS 5 - Reminders

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iOS 5 - Twitter integration

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iOS 5 - Twitter integration

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iOS 5 - iMessage

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iOS 5 - PC free for wireless syncing and app updates

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iOS 5.1 - Camera shutter on lock screen

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iOS 6 - Apple Maps

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iOS 6 - Tailored search results in Siri

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iOS 6 - Passbook

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iOS 6 - Facebook integration

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iOS 6 - Hourly forecasts in the weather app

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iOS 7 - A completely overhauled design

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iOS 7 - Control Center

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iOS 7 - New multitasking design

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iOS 7 - AirDrop

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iOS 7 - New design for the camera app

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iOS 7 - iTunes Radio

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iOS 7 - Cover Flow-like interface in Safari

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