iOS is the best platform for business — hands down. From improving productivity to offering secure and immediate access to information, iOS provides the solid foundation to change the way your business works.
iPhone, iPad, and iOS were made for each other delivering an experience that is simple, intuitive, and engaging for business users.
Intuitive design
iOS devices are designed to be as intuitive and easy to use as possible. The home button on the front makes it simple to move in and out of your apps. Just press and you’re always back to where you started. Intelligent software presents an optimized keyboard layout, depending on the app you’re in and the way you work.
An engaging experience
Tight integration of hardware and software come together to create a deeply engaging experience when you use an iPhone or an iPad. The device gets out of the way to let you immerse yourself in the app you’re using. As you experience the Multi-Touch display and pinch to zoom into a map, you really feel like you’re interacting with the map, not a piece of technology.
Seamless software updates
An integrated approach enables iOS to have excellent support for software updates. This means that as software evolves and new features are added, updates are immediately available to all devices bringing new functionality for users and IT departments. All iOS software updates are made available for free, on the same day for all supported devices.
Unique features
One of the most noticeable results of a tightly aligned product development team is the ability to bring unique features to life. Multi-Touch redefines the way people use technology, while integrated cameras, networking, and software combine to bring FaceTime to iPhone and iPad in the simplest way possible.
iOS has changed what businesses expect from mobile apps, and the App Store has changed the way they’re delivered to users.
Complete ecosystem
iOS has a complete ecosystem for apps. From off-the-shelf apps in the App Store to custom apps created in-house or by a third-party developer, you have a variety of options to create or purchase apps for your business.
Powerful development tools
With development tools that feature high-level frameworks, native application development with the iOS SDK opens up a world of possibilities. In fact, the tools in the iOS SDK are the same ones used by Apple engineers to build iOS.
Signed and verified apps
Developer certificates, code signing, sandboxing, and the App Store review process are just a few of the things that make iOS a great platform for apps. These technologies ensure that apps function as the developer has intended without any unknown changes after they are installed.
Universal apps
The iOS SDK enables developers to offer one universal app on the App Store that can be installed on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. For example, when the Evernote app was first released in 2008 for iPhone, iPad did not exist. Thanks to the iOS SDK, the Evernote team was able to update their app to run on iPad as well. For users, this means they buy an app once and conveniently install it on any iOS device.
Every user’s information is important regardless of your company size, so iOS devices are built to maintain a high level of security for everyone without compromising the user experience.
Device and data protection
iOS allows you to select a passcode requirement that meets your security needs, then enforces it remotely. Built-in AES 256-bit hardware encryption protects data, can’t be disabled by users, and doesn’t require IT to modify any settings or configurations.
Secure networking
iOS uses standard networking protocols for authenticated and encrypted communications. iOS provides proven technologies and the latest standards to help secure information for both Wi-Fi and cellular data network connections.
App security
iOS provides a secure foundation for third-party apps. The combination of technologies like entitlements, sandboxing, and mandatory code signing provides protection against viruses, malware, and other exploits while Data Protection helps to ensure data remains encrypted even if a device is compromised.
