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    GEEKSFORGEEKS

    Architecture of IOS Operating


    System
    IOS is a Mobile Operating System that was
    developed by Apple Inc. for iPhones, iPads, and other
    Apple mobile devices. iOS is the second most
    popular and most used Mobile Operating System
    after Android.

    The structure of the iOS operating System is Layered


    based. Its communication doesn’t occur directly. The
    layer’s between the Application Layer and the
    Hardware layer will help for Communication. The
    lower level gives basic services on which all
    applications rely and the higher-level layers provide
    graphics and interface-related services. Most of the
    system interfaces come with a special package called
    a framework.

    A framework is a directory that holds dynamic shared


    libraries like .a files, header files, images, and helper
    apps that support the library. Each layer has a set of
    frameworks that are helpful for developers.

    Architecture of IOS

    CORE OS Layer:
    All the IOS technologies are built under the lowest
    level layer i.e. Core OS layer. These technologies
    include:

    1. Core Bluetooth Framework


    2. External Accessories Framework
    3. Accelerate Framework
    4. Security Services Framework
    5. Local Authorization Framework etc.

    It supports 64 bit which enables the application to run


    faster.

    CORE SERVICES Layer:


    Some important frameworks are present in the CORE
    SERVICES Layer which helps the iOS operating
    system to cure itself and provide better functionality. It
    is the 2nd lowest layer in the Architecture as shown
    above. Below are some important frameworks
    present in this layer:

    1. Address Book Framework-


    The Address Book Framework provides access to
    the contact details of the user.
    2. Cloud Kit Framework-
    This framework provides a medium for moving data
    between your app and iCloud.
    3. Core Data Framework-
    This is the technology that is used for managing the
    data model of a Model View Controller app.
    4. Core Foundation Framework-
    This framework provides data management and
    service features for iOS applications.
    5. Core Location Framework-
    This framework helps to provide the location and
    heading information to the application.
    6. Core Motion Framework-
    All the motion-based data on the device is
    accessed with the help of the Core Motion
    Framework.
    7. Foundation Framework-
    Objective C covering too many of the features
    found in the Core Foundation framework.
    8. HealthKit Framework-
    This framework handles the health-related
    information of the user.
    9. HomeKit Framework-
    This framework is used for talking with and
    controlling connected devices with the user’s home.
    10. Social Framework-
    It is simply an interface that will access users’
    social media accounts.
    11. StoreKit Framework-
    This framework supports for buying of contents and
    services from inside iOS apps.

    MEDIA Layer:
    With the help of the media layer, we will enable all
    graphics video, and audio technology of the system.
    This is the second layer in the architecture. The
    different frameworks of MEDIA layers are:

    1. ULKit Graphics-
    This framework provides support for designing
    images and animating the view content.
    2. Core Graphics Framework-
    This framework support 2D vector and image-
    based rendering and it is a native drawing engine
    for iOS.
    3. Core Animation-
    This framework helps in optimizing the animation
    experience of the apps in iOS.
    4. Media Player Framework-
    This framework provides support for playing the
    playlist and enables the user to use their iTunes
    library.
    5. AV Kit-
    This framework provides various easy-to-use
    interfaces for video presentation, recording, and
    playback of audio and video.
    6. Open AL-
    This framework is an Industry Standard Technology
    for providing Audio.
    7. Core Images-
    This framework provides advanced support for
    motionless images.
    8. GL Kit-
    This framework manages advanced 2D and 3D
    rendering by hardware-accelerated interfaces.

    COCOA TOUCH:
    COCOA Touch is also known as the application layer
    which acts as an interface for the user to work with
    the iOS Operating system. It supports touch and
    motion events and many more features. The COCOA
    TOUCH layer provides the following frameworks :

    1. EvenKit Framework-
    This framework shows a standard system interface
    using view controllers for viewing and changing
    events.
    2. GameKit Framework-
    This framework provides support for users to share
    their game-related data online using a Game
    Center.
    3. MapKit Framework-
    This framework gives a scrollable map that one can
    include in your user interface of the app.
    4. PushKit Framework-
    This framework provides registration support.

    Features of iOS operating System:


    Let us discuss some features of the iOS operating
    system-

    1. Highly Securer than other operating systems.


    2. iOS provides multitasking features like while
    working in one application we can switch to another
    application easily.
    3. iOS’s user interface includes multiple gestures like
    swipe, tap, pinch, Reverse pinch.
    4. iBooks, iStore, iTunes, Game Center, and Email
    are user-friendly.
    5. It provides Safari as a default Web Browser.
    6. It has a powerful API and a Camera.
    7. It has deep hardware and software integration

    Applications of IOS Operating System:


    Here are some applications of the iOS operating
    system-

    1. iOS Operating System is the Commercial


    Operating system of Apple Inc. and is popular for
    its security.
    2. iOS operating system comes with pre-installed
    apps which were developed by Apple like Mail,
    Map, TV, Music, Wallet, Health, and Many More.
    3. Swift Programming language is used for
    Developing Apps that would run on IOS Operating
    System.
    4. In iOS Operating System we can perform Multitask
    like Chatting along with Surfing on the Internet.

    Advantages of IOS Operating System:


    The iOS operating system has some advantages over
    other operating systems available in the market
    especially the Android operating system. Here are
    some of them-

    1. More secure than other operating systems.


    2. Excellent UI and fluid responsive
    3. Suits best for Business and Professionals
    4. Generate Less Heat as compared to Android.

    Disadvantages of IOS Operating System:


    Let us have a look at some disadvantages of the iOS
    operating system-

    1. More Costly.
    2. Less User Friendly as Compared to Android
    Operating System.
    3. Not Flexible as it supports only IOS devices.
    4. Battery Performance is poor.

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