bridgeOS

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bridgeOS
DeveloperApple Inc.
Written in
  • C
  • C++
  • Objective-C
  • Swift
  • assembly language
OS family
Unix-like, iOS
Working stateCurrent
Source modelClosed, with open-source components
Initial releaseOctober 27, 2016; 5 years ago (2016-10-27)
Update methodFOTA (via Mac running macOS)
Platforms
  • T series (2016 MacBook Pro and later)
LicenseProprietary software except for open-source components
Support status
Supported with vulnerabilities (checkra1n)

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.

References[]

  1. ^ Macintosh, Author Mr (April 17, 2020). "10.15.4 Supplemental Update Bricking Small Number of T2 Macs". Mr. Macintosh. 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.
  3. ^ Mohamed, Youssef (November 7, 2021). "Why did Apple remove the Touch Bar". Mac O’Clock. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  4. ^ "Why Apple Got Rid Of The 2021 MacBook Pro's Touch Bar". ScreenRant. October 18, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
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