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operating system

[op-uh-ray-ting sis-tuhm] / ˈɒp ə reɪ tɪŋ ˌsɪs təm /


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However, in May, it said it would be making the site available again for some UK Apple users who had confirmed their age with the company's most up-to-date version of iOS, its mobile operating system.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

But the Cupertino, Calif., company keeps tight control of its product universe through its iOS operating system and proprietary software, and commands a vast, affluent user base.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

Erased like an old operating system via update, Apple officially said goodbye to Tim Cook as CEO this week.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026

That saves time and money for network operators who don’t want or need an operating system with lots of bells and whistles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026

Dr. Z and her army of associates had only a few days left to smooth out any kinks in the library’s complex operating system.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein


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