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iOS 5 screenshot taken from iPhone
The iOS operating system is an OS that runs on devices manufactured by Apple. The iOS is known widely for having considerable gaming capabilities when having access to the App Store.
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- Main article: Game Center
Game Center is an online multiplayer social gaming network released by Apple. It allows users to "invite friends to play a game, start a multiplayer game through matchmaking, track their achievements, and compare their high scores on a leader board." iOS 5 and above adds support for profile photos.
Game Center was announced during an iOS 4 preview event hosted by Apple on April 8, 2010. A preview was released to registered Apple developers in August. It was released on September 8, 2010 with iOS 4.1 on iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch 2nd generation through 4th generation. Game Center made its public debut on the iPad with iOS 4.2.1. There is no support for the iPhone 3G and original iPhone. However, Game Center is unofficially available on the iPhone 3G via a modification.