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Question 1

Apple’s first-ever touch-centric mobile operating
system was announced on Jan.

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Jan. 9, 2007,

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Features included multi-touch gestures, visual voicemail, mobile web browsing
on Safari, and a YouTube app.

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IOS 1

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The update was free for iPhone users, but users had to
pay $19.99.

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IOS 1

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The OS was never officially recognized, but Jobs called
it ‘software’ that runs a mobile version of Apple’s
desktop OS X.

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IOS 1

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A January 2008 update added a customizable home screen
that let users move apps to dedicated “pages” on
the device and gave iPod Touch users new apps:
Mail, Maps, Weather, Notes, and Stocks.

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IOS 1

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After the release of the iPhone SDK
on March 6, 2008, Apple officially
recognized its mobile operating
system as iPhone OS.

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IOS 2

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came prepackaged with the iPhone
3G, and offered features like the App
Store, Maps with GPS, and push
email.

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IOS 2

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The update was free for iPhone
users and $9.95 for iPod Touch users
(with free iOS 2.x updates after).

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IOS 2

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came with the iPhone 3GS and included new features like voice
control; multimedia messaging;
Spotlight search; a landscape keyboard;
and (finally) cut, copy and paste
functions.

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IOS 3

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After Apple introduced
the iPad in March 2010, iPhone OS
became iOS. iOS 3 was free for iPhone
users, but iPod Touch users still had to
pay $9.95 (with free iOS 3.x updates
after). W

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IOS 3

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came preinstalled with
the iPhone 4 and iPad 2

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IOS 4

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When it became available, the
iPad had iOS 3.2 pre-installed; as an
incentive for iPod Touch users who still
hadn’t updated to iOS 3, the price was
reduced by $4.95.

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TRUE

Question 8

Officially marketed as ‘iOS,’ it
introduced wallpapers,
multitasking, folders and
FaceTime, and iBooks for iPad.

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IOS 4

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Pod touch users did not have
to pay to upgrade. The iPhone
4 also became Apple’s first
CDMA-capable phone that
delivered iOS toVerizon users.

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IOS 4

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Pre-packaged with the iPhone
4S, a week after the death of
Steve Jobs, iOS 5 introduced
Siri, Notification Center,
iMessage, Reminders, and
Newsstand. i

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IOS 5

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became notable because it cut the
computer cord — users could activate and set up their
devices wirelessly and out-ofthe-box with over-the-air
updates.

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IOS 5

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also brought the introduction of iCloud and
Twitter integration.

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IOS 5

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was included with the iPhone 5 and iPad Mini,
and parted ways with preinstalled Google Maps and
YouTube, which users had to
manually download from the App Store.

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TRUE

Question 12

included Apple’s own Maps app,
introducing turn-by-turn navigation, as well as
Facebook integration, Passbook, and LTE support.

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IOS 6

Question 13

After iOS 6 became infamous for
its Maps controversy, Apple’s thenSenior Vice President of Design (and
former Chief Design Officer),
Jonathan Ive took over redesigning
the iOS after the departure of former
Senior Vice President of iOS Software
Scott Forstall.

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IOS 7

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trashed its
previous skeuomorphic graphics and
included a design overhaul with
refined typography, new icons,
translucency, and layering.

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IOS 7

Question 15

Prepackaged with the iPhone 5S,
5C, iPad Air, and iPad mini 2, the flat
OS included new features like Control
Center, AirDrop for iOS, a
revamped Photos app, iTunes Radio,
and CarPlay

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IOS 7

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Announced at WWDC 2014,

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IOS 8

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ame with the iPhone 6 and
the iPad Air 2. It was built off of
iOS 7 and contained new features
like Apple Pay, a new Health app,
HandOff, QuickType, Family
Sharing, iCloud Drive, third-party
keyboard support, and (in mid2015) Apple Music.

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IOS 8

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became the first iOS to have public beta testing available outside of developers before its initial release.

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IOS 8

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was designed to work with 3D Touch in the new iPhone 6S and 6S Plus when Apple announced it at WWDC 2015.

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IOS 9

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t also included new features such as an updated Notes app to support drawing sketches and adding images, a revamped Maps app with transit directions in select U.S. cities, and a News app, which replaced Newsstand and displayed news from sources such as CNN, Wired, and The New York Times. Passbook was renamed Wallet and supported loyalty cards and gift cards.

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IOS 9

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To coincide with the introduction of the iPad Pro, the iPad family gained new features like Slide Over and Split View for enhanced multitasking; Picture in Picture to watch videos while in other apps; and shortcut support (cut, copy and paste) for wireless keyboards. i

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IOS 9

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improved battery time (up to one hour) and offered a Low Power Mode, a six-digit passcode for added security and Android migration

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IOS 9

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was significantly smaller, and apps could automatically delete and then reinstall to accommodate the update.

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IOS 9

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Apple's WWDC 2016 keynote outlined

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IOS 10

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which delivered a raft of changes to frequently used apps like Messages, better integration involving Siri and 3D Touch, and more access to Apple apps for third-party developers.

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IOS 10

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allowed some Apple apps to be removed from the Home Screen just like any third-party app. A revamped Widgets screen could be accessed with a left-to-right swipe from the Home Screen, and Apple changed the Lock Screen to give users quicker access to information and data without having to unlock the device

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IOS 10

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ing to unlock the device. The Maps app continued to evolve as Apple worked to bring it closer to par with its Google counterpart. (Credit the work Apple did on the back end to improve database listings and directions.)

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IOS 10

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annual WWDC conference in June 2017.

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IOS 11

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Although there weren't big-name "wow" features, the overall combination of tweaks made iOS 10 feel more cohesive and useful

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TRUE

Question 24

A new customizable dock feature also let users open and switch apps instantly with a simple swipe. Users could open a second app right from the Dock, and new Drag and Drop capabilities allowed users to move text, photos, and files from one app to another. With Apple Pencil, users could easily mark up PDFs or screenshots, or tap the Lock Screen to open the Notes app.

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IOS 11

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. It introduced a new app for iPad called Files, reminiscent of macOS’s Finder, for users to browse, search, and organize files on their device from iCloud Drive, Box, and Dropbox.

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IOS 11

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 Notes featured a special algorithm that could search handwriting and had the capability to quickly scan and mark up documents

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IOS 11

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 QuickType featured one inclusive keyboard, and with a simple flick, users could quickly select letters, numbers, symbols, and punctuation marks from one place.

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IOS 11

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A new ARKit enabled developers to bring augmented reality to hundreds of millions of iOS devices.

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IOS 11

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at WWDC 2018.

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IOS 12

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The App Store received a new design, Siri acquired a refreshed and more natural voice, Control Center was redesigned and customizable, and Maps featured indoor maps for airports and shopping malls.

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IOS 11

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The update was designed to make devices released as far back as 2013 faster and more responsive with swift app launch times. Users with AR-compatible hardware could share experiences, use object detection, and add image tracking to make apps more dynamic. Apple and Pixar designed a new open file format for AR apps called usdz which made it possible to experience AR through any app in iOS. iPhone X users could use the new Measure app to accurately measure objects in three-dimensional space in real-tim

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IOS 12

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Users could now send money to friends via Apple Pay in Messages, and a new Apple Pay Cash card could be used to shop online and within apps and transfer money to personal bank accounts.

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IOS 11

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The revamped mobile OS introduced Dark Mode, a redesigned volume indicator, and advanced Photo and Camera features. A new "Sign In with Apple" option lets users use their Apple ID to sign into apps or websites instead of authenticating with social accounts or personal email addresses

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IOS 13`

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also debuted personalized animated “Memoji” characters for iPhone X users

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IOS 12

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For the first time, Apple used a pre-recorded broadcast of WWDC (due to the COVID-19 pandemic) to unveil

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IOS 14

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Group FaceTime could include up to 32 users at once via video or audio. With Siri Shortcuts, users could create simple voice commands to enable Siri to execute tasks in any app. Screen Time provided detailed information and analytics about the time spent interacting with apps. iBooks was renamed Apple Books; the Stocks and Voice Memos apps were revamped; CarPlay received support for third-party navigational apps like Waze and Google Maps; Safari gained further privacy protections with Intelligent Tracking Prevention.

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IOS 12

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The update included faster and more responsive optimizations that improved app launch, reduced app download sizes, and provided faster Face ID unlocking.

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IOS 13`

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June 2019, Apple unveiled iOS

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IOS 13`

Question 25

Users could easily pin Message conversations to the top of the app and directly reply to messages within a thread.

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IOS 14

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The new update offered ways to customize the iPhone Home Screen with widgets and an App Library to declutter folders by organizing apps into a central location.

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IOS 14

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A new Maps experience delivered richer details, broader road coverage, and better pedestrian data, and a new Look Around feature provided street-level graphics for the first time. CarPlay received its biggest update yet with a new Dashboard to view music, maps, and more. And Messages automatically shared a user’s name, photo, or customized Memoji orAnimoji.

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IOS 13`

Question 25

IIncoming FaceTime and phone call notifications and Siri interactions became more compact, allowing users to stay within apps or multitask

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IOS 14

Question 26

 Picture-in-Picture support enabled users to watch videos or use FaceTime while working in other apps. App Clips let users discover and access apps via a new Apple-designed App Clip code or through NFC tags, QR codes, Messages, or Safari.

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IOS 14

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another virtual WWDC.

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IOS 15

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 Later updates, including iOS 14.5, introduced App Privacy “Nutrition Labels” to provide information about privacy practices for specific apps, automatic iPhone unlocking with Apple Watch for Face ID users while wearing masks, App Tracking Transparency within apps, and Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos and Lossless Audio forApple Music.

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IOS 14

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The Maps app received Cycling directions, and a new Car Key feature allowed users to securely unlock and start their NFC-compatible vehicles.

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IOS 14

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IOS 15includes significant changes to FaceTime (allowing the ability to include non-iOS users for the first time), SharePlay for shared experiences while watching videos and listening to music, and a totally revamped Apple Maps with Augmented Reality features.

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IOS 15

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New Focus tools reduce distraction while working or sleeping; the Weather app includes redesigned graphics and data; and the Wallet app has been updated to support home keys and ID cards.

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IOS 15

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Notifications have been redesigned, and enhanced on-device intelligence allows users to select text within Photos or use Visual Look Up to learn more about popular art and landmarks around the world.

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IOS 15

Question 29

iCloud+ also introduces new premium features, including Hide My Email, expanded HomeKit Secure Video support, and iCloud Private Relay at no additional cost

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IOS 15

Question 30

And Apple will even allow users to choose to remain on iOS 14 if they're not ready to upgrade when iOS 15 arrives later this fall.

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TRUE

Question 31

 It includes updates to the Lock Screen, Messages, Maps, Wallet, Health, and News.

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IOS 16

Question 31

 Is a mobile operating system for iPhones that was released in September 2022

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IOS 16

Question 32

IIs an update to Apple’s iPhone operating system that was released in September 2023.

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IOS 17

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 It was announced on June 10, 2024, at the 2024 worldwide developers conference.

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IOS 18

Question 33

It includes new features for communication, security, and customization.

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IOS 17

Question 34

 Is the current major released ofApple’s iOS operating system for the iPhone.

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IOS 18

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 It was made publicly available on September 16, 2024, as a free software update for supported iOS devices.

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IOS 18

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 iPhones are even more personal, with deeper customization, new ways to connect, easier-to-find photos, and support forApple Intelligence.

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IOS 18

Question 37

* The architecture of iOS is a

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LAYERED ARCHITECTURE

Question 38

iOS works as an intermediary between the underlying hardware and the apps you make.

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uppermost level,

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works as an intermediary between the underlying hardware and the apps you make.

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Uppermost level iOS

Question 40

gives the basic services which all application relies on and higher level layer gives sophisticated graphics and interface related services.

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Lower layers

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 Core Bluetooth Framework.  Accelerate Framework.  External Accessory Framework.  Security Services framework.  Local Authentication framework

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CORE OS LAYER

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holds the low-level features that most other technologies are built upon.

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CORE OS LAYER

Question 42

Some of the Important Frameworks available in the core services layers are detailed: * Address book framework * Cloud kit framework * Core data framework * Core foundation framework * Core location framework * Core motion framework * Foundation Framework * Healthkit framework * Homekit framework * Social framework * StoreKit Framework

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TRUE

Question 42

64-Bit support from IOS7 supports the 64-bit app development and enables the application to run faster.

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CORE SERVICES LAYER

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Graphics, Audio, and Video technology is enabled using the

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MEDIA LAYER

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Graphics Framework:  UIKit Graphics  Core Graphics framework  Core Animation  Core Images  OpenGl ES and GLKit  Meta

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MEDIA LAYER

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Audio Framework:  Media Player Framework  AV Foundation  OpenAL

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MEDIA LAYER

Question 44

Video Framework  AV Kit  AV Foundation  Core Media

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MEDIA LAYER

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Multitasking support.  Basic app management and infrastructure.  User interface management  Support for Touch and Motion event.  Cut, copy, and paste support, and many mor

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COCOA TOUCH LAYER

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EventKit framework – gives view controllers for showing the standard system interfaces for seeing and altering calendar-related events  GameKit Framework – implements support for Game Center which allows users share their gamerelated information online  iAd Framework – allows you to deliver banner-based advertisements from your app.  MapKit Framework – gives a scrollable map that you can include in your user interface of the app.  PushKitFramework – provides registration support forVoIP apps.  Twitter Framework – supports a UI for generating tweets and support for creating URLs to access theTwitter service.  UIKit Framework – gives a vital infrastructure for applying graphical, event-driven apps in iOS. Some of the Important functions of UI Kit framework:

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COCOA TOUCH LAYER

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gives view controllers for showing the standard system interfaces for seeing and altering calendar-related events

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EventKit framework

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implements support foGameKit Frameworkr Game Center which allows users share their gamerelated information online

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GameKit Framework

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provides registration support forVoIP apps.

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PushKitFramework

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allows you to deliver banner-based advertisements from your app

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iAd Framework

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gives a scrollable map that you can include in your user interface of the app.

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MapKit Framework

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supports a UI for generating tweets and support for creating URLs to access theTwitter service.

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Twitter Framework

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gives a vital infrastructure for applying graphical, event-driven apps in iOS. Some of the Important functions of UI Kit framework:

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UIKit Framework