bridgeOS
bridgeOS is an operating system created and developed by Apple Inc. for use exclusively with its hardware.[1] bridgeOS is powered by the T-Series of Apple silicon[2] and operates the OLED touchscreen strip called the "Touch Bar"[3] 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.[1] bridgeOS is a heavily modified version of Apple's watchOS.[1]
| 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
- "bridgeOS". TecHelper. July 25, 2020. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- 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.
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