bridgeOS
bridgeOS is an 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. Lenovo had made something similar called "Adaptive Keyboard".
| 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 |
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| Supported with vulnerabilities (checkra1n) | |
References
- Macintosh, Author Mr (April 17, 2020). "10.15.4 Supplemental Update Bricking Small Number of T2 Macs". Mr. Macintosh. 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.
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