The concept refers to the aspiration, or in some cases, attempts, to run Apple’s iOS mobile operating system on devices manufactured by Samsung, which typically use Android. This is generally achieved through emulation, virtualization or custom ROM development, none of which are officially supported by either Apple or Samsung. An example would be trying to emulate an iPhone’s operating environment on a Samsung Galaxy phone.
The interest in this stems from several factors, including the desire to experience iOS apps and functionalities on Samsung hardware, or to overcome perceived limitations of the Android environment. Historically, this interest reflects a larger trend of customizing and modifying mobile operating systems, albeit with significant technical challenges and potential risks involving warranty invalidation and system instability.