What does “CPU iPhone OS 14_6 like Mac OS X” mean?

When I was logging into my gmail on my iPhone, I was prompted to open the Google app to confirm my identity.


Upon opening the Google app, it asked if I was logging in from “CPU iPhone OS 14_6 like Mac OS X” is this normal?

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 14

Posted on Jul 25, 2021 1:23 PM

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Posted on Jul 25, 2021 2:04 PM

YES, it is normal. Same thing happens to me as well. Google gets it right that your iPhone is using iOS 14.6 however mentions “like Mac OS X” because both operating systems appear similar to the detecting software. Go ahead and confirm your identity in the Google app and you will be fine.


Axel F.

7 replies

Jul 25, 2021 2:23 PM in response to sberman

Since apple isn’t using Mac OS X then how come my phone is appearing as “CPU iPhone OS 14_6 like Mac OS X” when confirming it’s me to login to gmail?

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What does “CPU iPhone OS 14_6 like Mac OS X” mean?

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