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This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Félix An (talk | contribs) at 06:49, 10 May 2023 (it's more accurately described as an embedded OS, not a mobile OS. desktops like the Mac Pro use it as well, and its main job is to run security functions on systems w/o the touch bar. mobile OS implies something like iOS). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

bridgeOS
DeveloperApple Inc.
Written in
OS family
Unix-like, iOS
Working stateCurrent
Source modelClosed, with open-source components
Initial releaseOctober 27, 2016; 8 years ago (2016-10-27)
Update methodFOTA (via Mac running macOS)
Platforms
LicenseProprietary software except for open-source components
Support status
Supported

bridgeOS is an embedded 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.

References

  1. ^ "10.15.4 Supplemental Update Bricking Small Number of T2 Macs". Mr. Macintosh. April 17, 2020. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
  2. ^ Snell, Jason; Macworld | (July 8, 2020). "The switch to Apple silicon: Will the Touch Bar survive?". Macworld. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
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