bridgeOS
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Developer | Apple Inc. |
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Working state | Current |
Source model | Closed, with open-source components |
Initial release | October 27, 2016 |
Update method | FOTA (via Mac running macOS) |
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License | Proprietary software except for open-source components |
Support status | |
Supported with vulnerabilities (checkra1n) |
bridgeOS is an mobile operating system created and developed by Apple Inc. for use exclusively with its hardware. bridgeOS runs on the T series Apple silicon processors[1] and operates the OLED touchscreen strip called the "Touch Bar"[2] as well as multiple other functions, including managing the encrypted data in their Secure Enclave and acting as a gatekeeper and video codec to the device's cameras. bridgeOS is a heavily modified version of Apple's watchOS. It was introduced in October 2016,[3] removing it with the 2021 MacBook Pro.[4] The Touch Bar was criticized because of it replacing the function keys.
References
- ^ "10.15.4 Supplemental Update Bricking Small Number of T2 Macs". Mr. Macintosh. April 17, 2020. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- ^ Snell, Jason; Macworld | (July 8, 2020). "The switch to Apple silicon: Will the Touch Bar survive?". Macworld. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- ^ Mohamed, Youssef (November 7, 2021). "Why did Apple remove the Touch Bar". Mac O’Clock. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
- ^ "Why Apple Got Rid Of The 2021 MacBook Pro's Touch Bar". ScreenRant. October 18, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2021.