Devices and smart home
Operating system
In short and in plain language
The operating system is the basic software that makes a computer, tablet or phone work.
It manages the screen, storage and programs. It also starts the apps.
Makers keep it up to date with updates. They do this until support for a device ends.
Definition
The operating system is the basic software that makes a computer, tablet or smartphone work at all. It manages the screen, storage and programs and starts the apps. Manufacturers maintain it with updates until support for a device ends.