When is Skeuomorphism appropriate in an iOS app?

1. Does Apple use skeuomorphism?
2. What is the skeuomorphism give a good example of it and contrast it to other ways to do design?
3. Why is skeuomorphism good?
4. When did Apple abandon skeuomorphism?

Does Apple use skeuomorphism?

The intention behind skeuomorphic design is that by making something familiar, users don't have to learn how to use it from scratch. A popular example of skeuomorphic design is Apple's initial design for their calculator application.

What is the skeuomorphism give a good example of it and contrast it to other ways to do design?

Skeuomorphism is a term most often used in graphical user interface design to describe interface objects that mimic their real-world counterparts in how they appear and/or how the user can interact with them. A well-known example is the recycle bin icon used for discarding files.

Why is skeuomorphism good?

This technique helps designers create visual affordances—visual cues that give users hints on how they can interact with certain objects. Skeuomorphism helps users understand how to interact with an interface by allowing them to apply some prior knowledge from an object they've already interacted with.

When did Apple abandon skeuomorphism?

Apple arguably made a big breakthrough in the way we used our mobile phone in 2007 when Steve Jobs announced the first iPhone. Even breakthroughs take some time to get used to. Six years after the first iPhone, Apple moved on from Skeuomorphism.