What is iOS?
iOS is Apple’s mobile operating system and powers iPhone, iPad, and other Apple mobile devices. It is built on the foundation of macOS, and the operating system for Mac desktops and laptops. It enables seamless networking across Apple’s product ecosystem, ensuring effortless connectivity between devices.
Why should healthcare tools be designed with iOS?
Apple iOS ranks as the second-most popular mobile operating system globally. SDKs (Software Development Kits) for iOS are indispensable tools provided by Apple, designed to streamline the creation of applications for iPhones, iPads, and other Apple devices. These kits integrate a comprehensive suite of frameworks, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), and development tools within Xcode, Apple’s integrated development environment (IDE). Developers utilize these resources to efficiently build, test, and deploy iOS apps, ensuring seamless compatibility with the latest iOS versions while adhering to Apple’s stringent security standards and design principles. This robust ecosystem empowers developers to innovate and deliver high-quality apps that leverage iOS’s intuitive interface, seamless integration across Apple products, and access to a diverse range of features through Apple’s APIs and frameworks.
