What Does iOS Run on?
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Platforms ARMv8-A (iOS 7 and later) ARMv7-A (iPhone OS 3 – iOS 10.3.4) ARMv6 (iPhone OS 1 – iOS 4.2.1)
Kernel type Hybrid (XNU)
Support status

Is iOS based on Linux?

No, iOS is not based on Linux. It is based on BSD. Fortunately, Node. js does run on BSD, so it can be compiled to run on iOS.

What devices run iOS?

that run a Unix-like operating system named iOS and iPadOS. The devices include the iPhone, the iPod Touch which, in design, is similar to the iPhone, but has no cellular radio or other cell phone hardware, and the iPad. All three devices function as digital audio and portable media players and Internet clients.

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