As you know by now, the iPhone runs on OS X from Mac, which Apple says is an optimized version specifically designed for its highly anticipated mobile phone. Now you're probably wondering if that is a good thing for you or if the word 'optimized' is something you should be wary about.
Memory And The iPhone's OS
The iPhone is available in two versions; the 4GB and the 8GB. Mac OS X alone should occupy about 400 to 500 MB. That would leave your iPhone with about 3.5 or 7.5 GB of free memory. That should be something to think about once you start using your iPhone to store music and videos. If you're planning on watching a full season of your favorite TV shows on your iPhone, it won't be long until you push your phone's capacity.
Another thing you should know is that the OS X 'optimized' version is probably not the full version, whether you're using version 10.4 or 10.5. There is no way a full version of OS X can be run on the iPhone if it's only using a mere 500 MB of memory. However, that doesn't mean this OS X version is lame. The optimized version you'll be getting is the OS X without the unnecessary stuff like libraries, framework and hardware drivers you won't be using or needing on the iPhone.
Operating The OS X On The iPhone
Forget the keypad on your old smart phone. The iPhone's OS can be operated without the use of a button. There is no cursor, no windows and no menu.
What's This 'Optimized' OS X Version?
You'll get additional stuff you won't find in the full version of the OS X. The iPhone, for example, is operated using a multi-touch screen and since there's no keypad, you'll have to rely on the onscreen keyboard. Since the iPhone can automatically change orientation depending on the way it is held, drivers for its sensors are also present.
In short, what you'll be getting is the version of the OS X that is just perfect for use with your iPhone. It's not the Mac OS X because what you have in your hand isn't a Mac notebook, it's the iPhone. It may be the super phone, but really, would you be using it to Photoshop your vacation photos?
Should Windows Users Be Turned Off?
For many Windows users, Mac has always been 'the other' OS. But Windows users don't need to scratch the iPhone off their list. The way it's built to function has nothing to do with whether you're a Mac or PC user. You should be able to use the onboard OS X with ease.
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