The Pocket Supercomputer (iPhone)
Putting the internet into billions of pockets.
The original iPhone set the paradigm for multi-touch mobile computing.
Open in interactive timeline →Key Numbers
- Original iPhone (2007)
- 128 MB RAM | 90nm
Verified Facts
- The original iPhone launched with just 128 MB of RAM and a 90nm processor running at 412 MHz. It was essentially a basic web communicator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was The Pocket Supercomputer (iPhone)?
The original iPhone set the paradigm for multi-touch mobile computing.
When did The Pocket Supercomputer (iPhone) happen?
The Pocket Supercomputer (iPhone): 2007 CE.
Why does The Pocket Supercomputer (iPhone) matter?
Putting the internet into billions of pockets.
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